Originally Posted by
smd4
I try to keep my drivetrain impeccably clean. If you don't follow the same regimen, I can understand why your drive train may be an oily, gooey mess. I suggest, then, that you use wax.
I might try waxing my chain someday. Seems like there are tangible benefits.
I see that you didn't answer the question, which answers the question, if you know what I mean.
I ride my bike, quite a lot, for what my schedule allows. Unlike you, I *have* tried both routes, and found that one provided a nice balance of performance and low upkeep, which has allowed me to spend more time riding and less time maintaining. YMMV, but you'll never know until you actually try it and, until you actually try it, you might want to refrain from commenting on the relative virtues of either.