Standard wax lubes turn brittle and lose their lubricating properties when temperatures drop below freezing, creating drag and noise in the drivetrain right when conditions are already demanding. Squirt's Low Temperature Chain Lube addresses this with a modified congealing point formula that maintains optimal wax consistency down to -4°F (-20°C). The wax modifier keeps the lubricant soft and functional in the cold rather than hardening into a stiff coating that increases friction. If you're riding through winter or at altitude where temperatures regularly dip below freezing, this is the formulation designed for those conditions.

Like Squirt's standard lube, the Low Temperature version is a wax-in-water emulsion that dries to a clean, dry film on the chain. Once the water carrier evaporates, only the wax remains, penetrating the rollers and pins where lubrication matters most. The dry finish doesn't attract and hold dirt the way oil-based lubricants do, so your drivetrain stays cleaner and the abrasive grinding paste that shortens chain life never forms. Shifts stay crisp, the chain runs quiet, and you're not transferring black grime to everything the chain touches.

Application requires some planning. The chain must be completely degreased before first use, including removing factory grease from new chains. Apply the lube to a dry chain, let it cure for at least four hours (overnight is ideal), and apply indoors where temperatures are above freezing so the water carrier can evaporate properly. Once dried, the wax coating handles the cold without issue. For subsequent applications, wipe the chain with a dry rag and add a fresh coat without needing to degrease again. One application typically lasts 30 to 100 miles depending on conditions, with cold and dry weather extending that range.... Read More