Silca limited-edition chain lube

[fiamme red]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EECZB3IGV4

https://silca.cc/products/silca-super-secret-chain-lube

Well, that sold out quickly. $25 is a bargain for handmade chain lube, right?

[mulp]

they might as well hand blend some grease together and sell that too!

[slowpoke]

Someone needs to make an El Risitas video for Silca like this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBqCFS8fl8g

[estilley]

Do people actually "holt melt wax dip" their chain??

[572cv]

Well, if Silca is sold out, there are some pretty fabulous alternatives. My fave:

https://nixfrixshun.com/nixfrixshun-...cle-chainlube/

It does what it says it will do. I first got some from the Nixfrixshun guy at the Hartford NAHBS, which was fun all by itself. I also got the little mini Silca travel torque ratchet set, which has also been terrific. And a chain whip tool from Abbey. And other clever and fine swag. What a great show

[one60]

This product has been around a few years and seems to satisfy gear-obsessed Tri geeks (oh the horror!). Seems similar to the Silca version?


https://www.premierbike.com/products...in-lubrication

[RKW]

Originally Posted by estilley

Do people actually "holt melt wax dip" their chain??

Yes. But normal people call it waxing their chain...

[joosttx]

Originally Posted by estilley

Do people actually "holt melt wax dip" their chain??

I do and it is the way to go. I have 3 chains and just rotate them out.

[OtayBW]

Originally Posted by one60

This product has been around a few years and seems to satisfy gear-obsessed Tri geeks (oh the horror!). Seems similar to the Silca version?

https://www.premierbike.com/products...in-lubrication

The manufacturer's claims:

- "These particles have notably high pressure, impact and heat resistances.
- They have low toxicity and high shock absorbing properties."

I would be interesting to see some documentation/technical sheet for this.

[charliedid]

So Josh makes this for Silca but doesn't sell it as NFS?

Something is slippery like a fish.

[fiamme red]

Originally Posted by charliedid

So Josh makes this for Silca but doesn't sell it as NFS?

Something is slippery like a fish.

Silca no longer sells NFS chain lube.

[charliedid]

Originally Posted by fiamme red

Silca no longer sells NFS chain lube.

Ah I did not know that. I saw "Josh" and assumed NFS Josh. Because you know....lube...Josh.

Anyway did you buy some of this secret sauce?

[fiamme red]

Originally Posted by charliedid

Anyway did you buy some of this secret sauce?

I didn't. I don't care about "maximizing performance through friction reduction," and my chain is quiet enough as it is. I'll stick to ProLink, which works well enough.

[jemoryl]

Limited Edition Chain Lube! Right up there with David Rees and his artisanal pencil sharpening: http://www.artisanalpencilsharpening.com/

[charliedid]

Originally Posted by fiamme red

I didn't. I don't care about "maximizing performance through friction reduction," and my chain is quiet enough as it is. I'll stick to ProLink, which works well enough.

I hear ya. I think most chain lube's work just fine as long as you maintain.