Originally Posted by
IrishBrewer
I like to run a pretty clean chain and my go-to chain lube is the wax-based White Lightening product.
I haven't resorted to paraffin waxing just yet but I may give that a try someday.
The above is in direct conflict with the below.
Originally Posted by
IrishBrewer
I do some bike commuting so I need something that will hold up... under varying conditions.
Originally Posted by
IrishBrewer
I know I don't need any lubrication on the plates, just corrosion protection - I ride in an area that heavily salts the roads in the winter so even when it's not snowy or icy, the water splashing on the chain can be highly corrosive. Mufflers don't last long here.
Wax and wax-based lubes are not the best application for high-salt / high-corrosion environments. A sticky oil is generally the best choice. Corrosion resistance is generally incompatible with a sparkly clean chain, although if you lube your chain frequently enough, even a wax-based lube protocol will be better than the usual neglect regime most riders use...