Chain wax splits the difference between the cleanliness of hot-melt immersion wax and the convenience of a bottle you can apply in your kitchen. Silca's Super Secret 2.0 Drip Chain Lube carries the same wax chemistry the brand refined through its hot-melt system, suspended in a carrier fluid so you can drip it link by link without a wax pot, a slow cooker, or a masterlink pulled every reapplication. Once the carrier flashes off, you get a dry wax coating that keeps grit from sticking to the drivetrain.

Version 2.0 adds tungsten disulfide to the formula, a dry-film lubricant that layers onto the existing wax and polymer blend. The result is a coating meant to hold up across a wider range of conditions than a straight paraffin drip, so you are not reapplying every short ride. Because the finish stays dry rather than tacky, your chain and cassette stay clean, and the black paste buildup you get from wet oils never forms.

Preparation matters more with wax than with oil. A new chain or one previously run with wet lube needs to be stripped completely clean and degreased before the first application, because wax will not bond over an oily film. Once the chain is prepped, drip one drop per link, backpedal to work it into the rollers, then wipe the excess and let it dry before riding. The team at Excel can walk you through the initial strip if you are switching over from a wet-lube setup.... Read More