Originally Posted by Lombard

It's placebo. I always feel faster when I change something on my bike.

Originally Posted by Aardwolf

Not sure the PTFE is really required.

Originally Posted by Eric F

It might be just a placebo, but it's interesting how so many people get the same feeling after their first hit on their first ride.

Originally Posted by vuurmot

Maybe it is placebo, but I can feel the friction reduction with waxed chains.
It runs quieter and smoother

Originally Posted by SpedFast

I have been using scented/unscented candles donated to me by the neighbor ladies for several years now with good results. See no point in changing up. I wax biweekly and have several chains in rotation for each bike averaging around 300 to 400 miles depending on the weather when riding. If it's wet I move up the rotation frequency. Only chain I've had a problem with since starting this routine was a Chinese counterfeit that stretched out within 2000 miles while the others in rotation hadn't shown any signs of wear. This is my personal experience, your's may differ. I only use the candles because it makes the neighbor ladies feel like their contributing to the cause (don't ask what cause)

Originally Posted by tomato coupe

Scented = increased friction. Extensive testing supports this.

Originally Posted by ralphs

If your neighbor ladies provide you with bacon-scented candle scraps, does it increase the chances of animal encounters?
I've found this thread to be both entertaining and educational.

Originally Posted by ralphs

If your neighbor ladies provide you with bacon-scented candle scraps, does it increase the chances of animal encounters?
I've found this thread to be both entertaining and educational.