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JerryLook
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by JerryLook on Sat Jun 29, 2019 2:51 am
TobinHatesYou wrote: ↑Fri Jun 28, 2019 11:36 pm
RedbullFiXX wrote: ↑Fri Jun 28, 2019 11:25 pm
Speed Wax, soooo much easier on maintenance
I used MSW, but switched to plain paraffin. The MoS2 and PTFE save you on the order of <.1W. The MoS2 also makes the wax flakes very dark and noticeable on a white bike like mine.
Are you using the candle grade paraffin, food grade etc, or does it matter?
I’ve been using MSW, but want to try regular paraffin.
2010 Orbea Opal 54cm
5.97kg
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mikemelbrooks
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by mikemelbrooks on Sat Aug 10, 2019 5:22 pm
I had the chain from my Giant TCR waxed by a local mechanic (molten speed wax) the chain had only done 100miles or so, I decided to rewax it myself using plain paraffin wax. After the first treatment, the chain was pretty noisy, after my rewaxing it is a lot quieter. I couldn't see many air bubbles come from the chain so I think the MSW penetrated OK. Thoughts ?
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talltales
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by talltales on Sun Aug 11, 2019 7:54 am
Shaking stuff about in a tub/jar of white spirits cleans fast and effectively. Solvent will evaporate by it self eliminating prolonged or elaborate drying. It does stink some tho.
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spdntrxi
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by spdntrxi on Sun Aug 11, 2019 3:33 pm
L3X wrote: ↑Sun Aug 11, 2019 11:54 am
Does anyone have some good recommendations for ultrasonic cleaners that also somehow fit dinner plate MTB cassettes?
yep I need this too....
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