Ollie loves a waxed chain. They last longer, stay clean for longer and improve drivetrain efficiency, meaning you can save watts and ride faster as a result! In this video, he takes you through the steps to wax your chain, and, of course, takes the opportunity to tell you about all the sciency stuff too! This is the ultimate guide to chain waxing for cyclists. The information contained in this film is for entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as an instructional guide. All actions undertaken in this video were undertaken in a well ventilated location. For your own safety and for the safety and protection of others around you, please do not attempt to recreate anything shown in this video without proper protection, including gloves and protective eyewear. We can accept no liability for any injuries or damage sustained should you try to recreate anything shown in this film. 00:00 Intro 00:28 The wax 01:24 How many watts does it save? 02:44 Why is waxing more effective? 03:43 Step 1 - clean the chain 07:37 Step 2 - melt the wax 09:14 Step 3 - wax the chain 12:17 Fit the chain & run it in Useful Links: GCN+ | Every. Unmissable. Moment. 👉 https://gcn.eu/8mn Ride with us at the Global Bike Festival 👉 https://gcn.eu/GBF2023 Download the GCN App for free 👉 https://gcn.eu/app Visit the GCN Shop 👉 null Join the GCN Club 👉 https://gcnclub.com/ GCN Training Plans 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcntp Have you ever used a waxed chain? ⛓ Let us know in the comments below! 💬 If you liked this video, be sure to give it a thumbs up 👍 and share it with your friends! Watch more on GCN Tech... 📹 Get A Factory Fresh Chain In Less Than 10 Minutes! 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I61ArMZwiRg 📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 https://gcntech.co/EditorsChoice 📹 Watch the latest GCN Tech Show 👉 https://gcntech.co/GCNTechShow 🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵 Cold Dead Hands - Tigerblood Jewel Luz de Noche - Far Orange Negroni - Phello Taster's Choice - Larry Poppinz #gcntech #gcn #cycling #roadcycling #roadbike #bike #bikes #bikelife #maintenance bikemaintenance #howto 📸 Photos - © Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images & © Sprint Cycling Agency Brought to you by the world’s biggest cycling channel, the Global Cycling Network (GCN), GCN Tech is the only channel you need for all things bike tech – past, present and future. Simply put, we’re obsessed with tech: we seek out and showcase the best in bikes, components, tech, accessories, upgrades and more from races and events, tech shows and product launches across the globe to bring you the best in road bike technology. We’ve also got great maintenance videos to help you get the most from your bike; pro-bike tours from all the biggest races; special features and the weekly GCN Tech Show. We also take a deeper look into the future of cycling, apps, smart tech and virtual riding. Join us on the channel and the GCN App to submit your content, vote on the latest tech and keep abreast of exciting new trends. Thanks to our sponsors: Castelli Clothing: https://gcn.eu/Castelli Giro Helmets: https://gcn.eu/Giro Pinarello Bikes: https://gcn.eu/Pinarello Zipp Wheels: https://gcn.eu/Zipp Topeak Tools: http://gcn.eu/Topeak Canyon Bikes: http://gcn.eu/-Canyon Pirelli Tyres: https://gcn.eu/Pirelli Orbea Bikes: http://gcn.eu/Orbea Vision Wheels: http://gcn.eu/Vision Wahoo Fitness: http://gcn.eu/Wahoo-Fitness Park Tool: http://gcn.eu/-parktool Elite Bottles: https://gcn.eu/EliteBottles Whoop Fitness: https://gcn.eu/Whoop Komoot: https://gcn.eu/komoot Selle Italia: https://gcn.eu/SelleItalia SIS: https://gcn.eu/ScienceInSport Zwift: https://gcn.eu/Zwift Shimano Wheels: https://gcn.eu/Shimano Shadow Stand: https://gcn.eu/ShadowStand DMT Shoes: https://gcn.eu/DMT Silca: https://gcn.eu/Silca Watch our sister channels: Global Cycling Network - null GCN Racing - null Global Triathlon Network - null GCN Italia - null GCN en Español - null GCN auf Deutsch - null GCN en Français - null GCN Japan - null GCN Training - null Global Mountain Bike Network - null GMBN Tech - null Electric Mountain Bike Network - null