Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Waxing your bike's chain is the best way to keep it running smoothly and cleanly, and to stop your parts from wearing out prematurely โ but if you think it's too much hassle, think again!
In this video, Simon shows you how to easily wax a chain from start to finish in less than 15 minutes, what you need to get the job done and why you don't need to spend loads of money on expensive kit or wax blends to get started.
For more chain waxing tips and tricks, check out Simon's detailed guide on BikeRadar.com
00:00 Intro
00:14 How to wax you chain in 30 seconds
00:37 What kit you need
00:54 Cleaning your chain
05:43 Swisher tool
06:38 Into the wax
09:11 Drying
10:07 Breaking the links
11:20 When and how to re-wax
11:57 Why waxed chains are so good
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Waxing your bike's chain is the best way to keep it running smoothly and cleanly, and to stop your parts from wearing out prematurely โ but if you think it's too much hassle, think again!
In this video, Simon shows you how to easily wax a chain from start to finish in less than 15 minutes, what you need to get the job done and why you don't need to spend loads of money on expensive kit or wax blends to get started.
For more chain waxing tips and tricks, check out Simon's detailed guide on BikeRadar.com
00:00 Intro
00:14 How to wax you chain in 30 seconds
00:37 What kit you need
00:54 Cleaning your chain
05:43 Swisher tool
06:38 Into the wax
09:11 Drying
10:07 Breaking the links
11:20 When and how to re-wax
11:57 Why waxed chains are so good
Listen to the BikeRadar Podcast
๐ bikeradar.com/bikeradar-podcast
Follow BikeRadar on our social media channels:
๐ instagram.com/bikeradar
๐ facebook.com/bikeradar
๐ twitter.com/bikeradar
BikeRadar is supported by Mountain Biking UK and Cycling Plus Magazine โFor more information and to subscribe please visit
๐ bit.ly/3nMr3Rn
For more content like this see our latest subscription offer โ
๐ cyclingplus.com/subscribe-today
๐ mbuk.com/subscribe-today
