Adam Kerin on Chain Lubrication

Endurance Innovation is now on Patreon! Have a peek at our page and show us some love.2:45 meet Adam Kerin, founder of Zero Friction Cycling8:45 the need for an independent testing facility in the bicycle lubricant space12:45 how much mechanical drag does a chain present?Optimized race chain with top class wax or lube: 2.8W - 3.5WAverage chain with average wet lube: 8W - 15WPoorest lubricants: up to 19WUnlubed chain: 20W - 25WFactory lube: 6W-7W but will pick up contaminants easily18:00 wet vs ‘dry’ lubricants20:00 watts you save on drag are watts that would otherwise be eroding your drivetrain!21:45 the cause of chain friction: a deep dive28:15 how do modern higher-speed chains compare with older lower-speed chains?29:00 how lubricants get insider the chain to the roller and why this matters33:30 resetting your chain after a wet rideWet lubricants require flushing with copious amounts of solvent and reappliedDry lubricants should be flushed with boiling water and reapplied39:45 costs savings of properly resetting the chain after wet rides can translate to thousands of dollars of savings in drivetrain component replacement41:15 the do-it-at-home 1st time chain lubrication guide - quick version46:15 the value of off-bike chain cleaning and lubrication49:00 if you’re keen on performance, have a race chain and a training chain50:30 guide to resetting your chain - quick version55:45 the case for - and against - using an ultrasonic cleanerCheck out the wealth of free advice and guides for head to the INSTRUCTIONS tab on the Zero Friction Cycling site. Also subscribe to their YouTube channel and follow them on Instagram.