MOTOREX CHAINWAX now offers every cyclist a chain lubricant that combines the key benefits of easy application and excellent adhesion on the chain – with long-lasting effectiveness to match. This not only means no more black, sticky and dirty chains but also marks the end of laborious chain cleaning and inevitable messy fingers.
The wax is made from renewable raw materials, is more than 80 per cent biodegradable and is free from volatile organic compounds (VOCs). It offers excellent penetration capability and high wear protection. Plus, it doesn’t leave any oil stains on the floor. Chains lubricated with MOTOREX CHAINWAX stay clean for long periods – and are easier to clean than chains with oily lubricants. What’s more, because much less dust and dirt sticks to the chain, coloured chains look better for longer. Aside from its long-lasting effectiveness, the high performance chain wax also offers anti-static and water-repelling properties thanks to its dry wax film. The wax-water emulsion technology also makes the wax just as easy to apply as conventional chain lubricants. Before using for the first time, cyclists should carefully degrease chains and cassettes that have been lubricated with oily products. BIKE CHAIN DEGREASER from MOTOREX is ideal for this.
MOTOREX began developing CHAINWAX in autumn 2022. The engineers in Langenthal (Switzerland) tested the penetration capability of an initial basic formula of natural waxes and special additives by adding a fluorescent marker to the chain wax emulsions. They applied the wax to a chain and ran a test cycle to simulate practical use, before dismantling the chain.
After the lab tests and initial use within the company itself, MOTOREX invited experts from the cycling scene to take part in practical testing, starting in spring 2023. The Bixs racing team manager Lukas Flückiger, for example, rode more than 1,500 kilometres with the test formula and found no measurable chain wear in the wear test. He treated the chain with CHAINWAX every time it was cleaned and after riding in rain.
The Italian professional cycling team Corratec Vini-Fantini and other elite cyclists as well as DT Swiss employees also contributed their insights. They completed longer distances at speed and climbed several thousand metres. The testers’ unanimous feedback confirmed quiet and smooth chain action with excellent shifting comfort for all uses – whether on an e-bike, MTB, road bike or city bike.
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