Stop Wasting Your CHAIN LUBE! Know the BEST Way to Apply It!

Uncover the *updated* truth about drip chain lube application (Oil or Wax) with SILCA's latest deep dive! Join Josh as he debunks old myths (even from himself) and introduces the groundbreaking BEST METHOD for applying drip chain lube, ensuring your drivetrain gets the ultimate care and you only use the right amount of lubricant needed, saving you money!

In this video:

• Correcting Past Misinformation: Revisit the COVID-era April 2020 SILCA Super Secret CHAIN COATING product launch video - with the old white bottles and discover why that application advice might have steered you wrong. Time for us to share the update for how to BEST apply a drip lube.

• Real-Time Scientific Demonstration: Experience the magic of capillary action through a digital microscope, showing you how the lube is “pumped” through a chain as you pedal.

• Optimal Application Technique: Josh walks you through the precise methods to apply drip wax effectively, maximizing your chain's performance and durability.

• Expert Guidance for Modern Chains: Learn how to tackle the challenges posed by today's advanced hydrophobic chain coatings.

• Quiet Ride Secrets: Achieve those whisper-quiet rides with tips that extend beyond essential maintenance.

This isn’t just another maintenance tutorial; it’s a scientific revelation that could change your thinking about chain wax lubrication. Perfect for cyclists of all levels who want to keep their bikes at peak performance.

Products Mentioned:
• Super Secret Drip Wax Chain Coating:
• Synergetic Oil-Based Drip Lube:
• Synerg-E E-bike Drip Lube:
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Handheld Microscope

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[MrKipperfish]

Tl;Dr: shift to big-big, backpedal, apply one drop wax lube to each roller right before it engages a cassette tooth. Then shift through the gears once or twice before letting the chain sit to dry. Ideally 12-24 hours. Watch the other 14:50 if you want to know "why" in addition to the "how".

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[banksiaspinulosa]

Youve converted me to a silca wax man just purely from the fact you educate. So over being "marketed" to. Explain it to me so I can make an informed decision! Thank you Josh.

[kellya]

I have been a professional mechanic for almost 40 years, learned something new today. Thanks!

[JRmntain]

After every ride i dismantle every link of my chain, slow cook, individually lube, reassemble and in 6 weeks time ready for my next bike ride.

[tonyspeed]

Interesting video. However, in our shop, we have demostrated that with the chain in the smallest chainring/smallest cog that application of lubricant drop by drop to the lower chain (between chainring and pulley wheel) once around and then working then pedaling the chain backward about 20 times allowed for excellent penetration. We did this by coloring the lubricant yellow, applying, working the chain backward and finally wiping off the excess. We then disassembled the chain and found excellent penetration around pins and bushings. We looked at several dry lubricant such as Finish Line Dry and few more as well as several wet lubricants. We did not look at Silca lubricant or wax lubricants. I think the method of coloring the lubricant and disassembly of the chain gives good proof of penetration and you may want to consider this technique in addition to your observations before recommending your method as the best for all chain lubricants.
We have also shown that placing chain lubricant - at the cassette - can result in contaimination onto the cassette cogs and derailleur and would caution viewers that contaimination of rotors and brake pads can occur if one is not extremely careful.
These are just our observations for what it's worth.

[cschmitz]

It's really cool and helpful to actually _see_ how it works. That close up of the lube getting pulled in via capillary action and then pumped through was great! Also nice that the super secret is white, that really helps show it happen. Thanks for recording this video (and making the lube ;P) 🙌🏾

[hs]

Only Josh could put 15 minutes to 'how to apply chain lube' and prove to you it was worth it. 😄

[PoulHansenDK]

Thank You. Scientific explanation with illustrations. That's what I like. No corporate BS.

[patrikhoracek]

I have been lubing chain like this for a long time. I am happy Josh proved me right.

[brianmckeown]

Awesome video Josh we have started selling your product in your shop and absolutely loving it, I’ve also been sending a lot of our customers to your channel to get educated! Thanks and keep them coming

[darkstar]

That's where I always applied lube for decades and when I switched to wax, I switched to the bottom because of your video. I love that you did the work though and corrected your information. Back to the place I've always done it. BTW, love the secret/super secret combination.

[easterguts]

Fascinating to see the lube drawn up into the links BEFORE you even started moving it! Now I gotta go lube my chain again - with Super Secret of course!

[NORTHTEXASCYCLING-bboi]

Josh, you are one of the really good guys in cycling! I always enjoy your content, and it is always very well thought out, thank you Sir excellent video!

[tracitodd]

Josh, this video is clear evidence why you (and Silca) are the best, no doubt

[veriest]

As soon as Josh said where to put the lube I was like, "Oh duh, that does make sense. I can see how that'd work really well."

Then he demonstrated it under the microscope and it still blew my mind with how well it worked.

[psi]

Always used that spot but just from observation how much ended up on the ground…..and you can use a spoke to stabilise your hand

[gregtitus]

Very nice, Josh! A solid contribution of useful, practical knowledge for routine bike maintenance. Loved it! So few cyclists understand what's going on w/chains. This really adds a nice refinement to the knowledge base. Keep on, bro! Also, appreciate your humility regarding the past advice and why it was given. Admitting a mistake is a great credibility builder. Keep on with that, too!

[cxbkpmf]

Brilliant. Well done. Love these functional details, very helpful!

[polthomaskeeley]

That was masterful. Simple, yet genius. A *Big Thanks* to you Josh!
I've never done that before! On my former teams I followed the advice of our mechanics by applying a single drop on top of each pin-roller interface all the way round, then ran entire the gears through top to bottom on inner and outer chainrings 2-3 times (just to create that super-light initial coating), but never at that precise location you've so cleverly demonstrated :-)

[jakebrakebill]

been riding for 30+ years as an adult and have tried everything and every method and I just learned something new, great video.