Technical FAQ: Chain optimization for recreational riders; pressurizing tires; denatured alcohol in California
In this week's Technical FAQ, Lennard Zinn answers questions on tire pressure and chain optimization.
chain lube
Technical Q&A with Lennard Zinn: Cleaning solvents prior to chain waxing
Lennard asks the experts at Zero Friction Cycling, Ceramic Speed, Silca, and Molten Speed Wax about the order of operations.
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.
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: Chain lube application tips, double and triple chainring setups, Campy compatibility
How to choose and apply chain lube, mixing double and triple chainring groups, what Campy parts work with each other.
Tech Mailbag #2: Drip-on wax chain lube prep and bedding-in new disc pads
It's time to answer more of your technical questions.
Muc-Off’s Ludicrous AF is said to be the world’s fastest lube, but is it?
A new drip-on wet lube that’s said to be designed for WorldTour performance.
Allied Cycle Works launches GRAX: chain lube optimised for gravel
A new drip chain lube that comes with some lofty claims.
Silca’s pre-waxed, diamond-polished chains save even more watts
Pre-waxed chain bundle claims to be the world's most efficient yet.
CeramicSpeed makes UFO Drip Chain Coating slipperier
The new formula may allow for 15 percent more speed while lasting 50 percent longer, and at 40 percent the cost of the original formula.
Technical FAQ: lubing ebike chains, tandem gearing and timing chains
VeloNews technical editor Lennard Zinn offers advice about lubricating e-bike chains and the mechanics of gearing and timing chains on tandems.
Week in Tech: POC, MIPS partner; e-bike chain lube
Poc and MIPS team up to improve helmet safety, while Sidi overhauls its Genius road shoe. Oh, and now there's an e-bike-specific chain lube.
Technical FAQ: EPS adjustment, chain lube, and quick release skewers
This week, Lennard Zinn fields questions about a variety of subjects, including stories of broken quick release skewers
Technical FAQ: Long-term chain lube notes and SRAM compatibility
In Technical FAQ, Lennard Zinn addresses reader notes on long-term chain waxing, cleaning Gear Floss, and SRAM Red compatibility
Technical FAQ: Resurfacing carbon brake tracks, disc/caliper combos, and more
In this week's Technical FAQ, Lennard Zinn answers questions about resurfacing brake tracks, disc/caliper combos, and more
Testing chain friction over time with ProGold
Lennard Zinn heads back to Friction Facts to test a claim from ProGold that its lubricant smooths chain friction over time
Technical FAQ: Puncture-proofing tubulars, waxing with kerosene, and more
In Technical FAQ, Lennard Zinn looks at flat-resistant tires, faulty research on chain lube, and more
Technical FAQ: More on lubricating chains with wax
Lennard Zinn continues to answer readers' questions about lubricating chains with paraffin wax