Originally Posted by
bbbean
Are all three of your chains the same brand and model? Some chains have textures or coatings that may not hold wax as well as others.
Did you do a thorough degreasing originally? Have you soaked in acetone or another aggressive degreaser?
FWIW, My CX/Gravel bike holds wax as well as my road bike and TT bike, allowing for conditions.
The road is 10 speed, probably KMC.
The MTB is SRAM XX1 in gold, to match my pedals.
The gravel is the Campy C13 Ekar chain.
I just pulled off the gravel chain to wax and it sure seemed really waxy. Maybe my pulleys or pedals are squeaking but I doubt it.