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Old 04-10-26 | 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by elcruxio
I'm just going to reply to this paragraph because this all just got tiresome again. Like always, you only have your beliefs and no amount of proof, facts or expert opinions is going to change them.

You disregard the obvious to fit a single thing pulled out of context to fit your narrative. Here you state that heating the chain would have a detrimental effect while in other waxing topics you've gone on about how difficult it is to overheat wax. The flame stays on one link for a second or two. That's obvious and not enough heat to be detrimental.

Also, just because, I tested adding a fresh coat of water emulsion wax on a chain and then grilling it a bit. It takes a little longer but it cuts down the drying time from 24 hours to a couple of minutes. Not something that's really necessary but it still works. Chain became stiff, wax hardened. But of course since this teat wasn't done by an independent organization following impossible protocols, it is of no value or merit and therefore none of the findings can be true.
You are missing my whole point. Heating the chain at all is unnecessary and could have undesirable side effects like setting something on fire. Don’t be in such a damned hurry or use a product that has a shorter dry time or simply put on the lubricant and go ride. It will dry eventually and no harm will be done while it is drying.

While, yes, this is my opinion, it is based on 40+ years of science experience and about the same experience with bicycle mechanics. Not exactly just “some guy” spouting off on the internet.
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