All prices and availability are subject to change. There’s been a lot of interest in waxed chains recently, and KMC is now making it easy to give it a Go. The brand notes that, “compared to oil-based lubricants, waxed chains are less susceptible to dirt build-up, increasing drivetrain life and reducing cleaning intervals.” We’ve found a waxed chain is much quieter too, and can confirm it doesn’t require as much maintenance.
Pre-waxed race chains can cost $100 or more, but KMC has managed to bring the price point down under $50 for their most affordable Go Waxed chain . You could buy wax and do this yourself at home, but the process of cleaning and waxing a chain is messy and time-consuming.
Listen to this podcast interview with Lennard Zinn, or read the transcript , to learn more about the advantages of a waxed chain.
This is also the time of year when you realize your bike just isn’t ready for MTB season. Or maybe your mountain bike is running fine, it just looks a little tired. With these picks, you’ll have your bike looking good AND running good in no time. Plus, it won’t cost a lot. That is, unless you splurge on the gold fork we picked out below. � Pre-waxed KMC chain Pre-waxed KMC X12 chain
$45.00
KMC pre-waxed chains are compatible with Shimano and SRAM drivetrains, though there isn’t a T-type option at the moment. Prices start at $45.
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