First, I KNOW I should have just got a Optimized chain from Premier.
But ... I have a new Connex chain that I want to use as a dedicated race chain. And Squirt is what I have, like, and what travels well, so that's what gets run.
From what I can gather, Connex chains are best after some run-in. It would also give some peace of mind to get in a few rides on the chain to make sure it isn't installed incorrectly, etc etc.
Would this be the best protocol, then?
1. make a 'full on effort' stripping of the chain, in order to remove the factory grease, following the Molten Wax protocol at https://moltenspeedwax.com/pages/clean-your-chain.
2. initial Squirt application on rollers, wait 5 mins, wipe, second application, wipe, per Squirt's directions.
3. ride 50? 100? 500? miles, dry conditions, reapplying Squirt as needed.
4. immediately pre-race, repeat 1 and 2? Or, would the second complete stripping be overkill?
But ... I have a new Connex chain that I want to use as a dedicated race chain. And Squirt is what I have, like, and what travels well, so that's what gets run.
From what I can gather, Connex chains are best after some run-in. It would also give some peace of mind to get in a few rides on the chain to make sure it isn't installed incorrectly, etc etc.
Would this be the best protocol, then?
1. make a 'full on effort' stripping of the chain, in order to remove the factory grease, following the Molten Wax protocol at https://moltenspeedwax.com/pages/clean-your-chain.
2. initial Squirt application on rollers, wait 5 mins, wipe, second application, wipe, per Squirt's directions.
3. ride 50? 100? 500? miles, dry conditions, reapplying Squirt as needed.
4. immediately pre-race, repeat 1 and 2? Or, would the second complete stripping be overkill?