Here's Why to Wax This Winter (Save 25% on Silca)

Fall and winter have long been considered the domain of traditional oil-based lubes rather than wax. The primary issue is that chain wax should be reapplied after a really wet ride. With traditional waxing setups, this was a fairly intensive process so people would frequently switch over to oil-based lube for the winter for convenience. But with recent innovations, Silca are pushing the frontiers of chain waxing into the darker months. And for the next few days we're stoked to offer 25% off all waxing & lubrication products from Silca so now is the time to get your winter setup dialed in!

1) EnduranceChip. Silca say this new wax additive can increase the lifespan of your wax treatments up to 3x, or up to 750km between waxings. Moreover, the additives in the EnduranceChip actually make the treatment more resistant to washing off in bad weather.

2) Super Secret Chain Lube. This is a specially formulated version of their Secret Chain Blend wax, but suspended in a solvent so it can be applied to your chain like oil-based lube. This means it’s compatible with their hot melt wax, and can be used between hot melt waxings to extend the life of a wax treatment without needing to remove your chain to re-wax.

3) Ultimate Chain Waxing System. When you do have to dip, this kit makes re-waxing your chain easier than ever before. The thoughtfully designed accessories make the process feel effortless and the integrated thermostat eliminates the guesswork.

4) Synergy. Perhaps most interestingly, as Josh Portner from Silca explains in a recently released video, you can effectively “weatherize” your hot wax by adding ⅓ of a bottle of this all conditions wet lube to the pot. This creates a slightly more viscous and water-resistant coating when dry which should be more durable on wet rides. Incredibly, when winter is over, you can use a strip chip to return your wax to normal.

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