I use wax-based lubricants on my bikes - no exceptions.
I just finished building up my bike and, as expected, the Dura-Ace chain has an oil-based lube on it. Interestingly, it’s not the thick goopy crap Shimano used to use, rather, it’s a thinner material that smells a little like WD-40. Either way, it strikes me as a material that will attract dirt like flies to a turd.
So...
Is there anything special about this lube that warrants keeping it on? Or can I completely de-grease the chain and re-lube it with KryTech wax lube? Is this advisable?
I just finished building up my bike and, as expected, the Dura-Ace chain has an oil-based lube on it. Interestingly, it’s not the thick goopy crap Shimano used to use, rather, it’s a thinner material that smells a little like WD-40. Either way, it strikes me as a material that will attract dirt like flies to a turd.
So...
Is there anything special about this lube that warrants keeping it on? Or can I completely de-grease the chain and re-lube it with KryTech wax lube? Is this advisable?