Gallery: Why mechanics sometimes put oil on Alexander Kristoff’s waxed chain
Typically wax and oil are used exclusively of one another. But not here.
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Technical FAQ: Should you leave the factory lube on a new chain?
The final word for optimizing your chain for low friction and longevity from industry experts.
Technical FAQ: Factory chain lube, elliptical subcompact chainrings
To remove—or not—the lube that ships with chains, and more options for ‘climbing’ gears.
30 chain lubes lab tested for efficiency
In this test from the March 2013 issue, Friction Facts measures the efficiency cost in watts for the most popular chain waxes and lubricants.
Technical FAQ: Cable stretch, oil vs. grease, QR lever placement, and more on tubeless
One reader asks why, in the world, is his mechanic dripping oil into his bottom bracket and hubs whenever he has a little friction
Technical FAQ: Lubing and breaking chains
If paraffin gets a rider a free six seconds over 10 miles, the time and efficiency gaps over longer riders would be significant
Technical FAQ: Wax chain lube, really? What now?
With VeloLab's findings on the efficacy of paraffin wax for lubing chains, readers are left with questions on how to lube their drivetrains
Technical FAQ: Cleaning that new chain and some follow-up
A recurring pain
Dear Lennard,
I'm writing because I just read the shoe review in the VeloNews Buyer's Guide, and you mention in there that you use a custom orthotic.
I was happy to see that the Shimano SH R300's I just purchased got high marks, but I am still having issues with my right foot even with the new shoes. I got the new shoes because I was having the problem with my four-year-old Northwave Evolutions.