Oils, Lubes, & Cleaning Supplies

I lack the motivation for the requirements of dipping my chain, i.e., the thoroughgoing deep clean preceding it. But, I do like a clean drive train and max mileage from my chosen Dura Ace chains. So, 2 years ago I began using Squirt. I am STILL using it on the same chain, now having racked up over 5k miles, and with a relatively clean drive train! (it's a great blessing when replacing a tube roadside). Every time I pull out the Park chain checker I scarcely believe my eyes. Still way under a half millimeter stretch over 4 links!

I have a baggie on my tool shelf with 5 or 6 bottles of expensive wet lubes, probably $200 or more, gathering dust. Why would I ever switch?

I got this at a sale price at WBW, so it is a better value as such. It seems like the electronic element of this unit is pretty lightly built, but I've had no issues and it heats pretty quickly. The thermostat-setting readout is nice, and allows a big range of heating choices. The weakest link to this system is the "chain holder", which is just a short cable/handle which has a tiny threaded section that wouldn't take much to strip or cross thread, and is rather fiddly when threading the chain onto the cable for immersing it. But I still like this unit well, and appreciate the thought that went into it.

My drivetrain is quieter and smoother than ever; this is superior to any other lubrication product on the market. Before this product, I was cleaning my cassette and chain after every ride. Now I just wipe my chain down after each ride instead - much easier! Cassette barely gets dirty and I clean it every 3rd or 4th ride as needed. Top off after about 100-200 miles with the Super Secret drip; the whole system is an absolute game changer. Yes it takes some effort and getting used to, but it's well worth it. Check out zerofrictioncycling . com for the real data, and how use of this will extend the life of your drivetrain.

After reading ZFC data on low wear on drive train components with Silca wax and watching Silca Velo videos, made the switch to hot wax on MTB, gravel and 4 road bikes. Best results in my 50 years of riding. Used Squirt last 6 years which was improvement over Progold. Lots of mud on MTB here, wash with Silca cleaner, 5ml in bucket and scrub the bike, dry the chain with microfiber. After 5 winter rides have had no sqeaks, or rust, and added some of the SSSCL to the chain. Had tried using it on road bike chain and it seemed to run off, so added two M6 nuts and shook for 20-30 seconds, then warmed bottle in a cup of hot water; it went on the freshly dried MTB chain very well using the backpedal and drip onto chain on largest cog method. No need to drip on each link... Has dried well and filled in the gaps and super smooth running. This stuff is great.