Adam Kerin on Chain Lubrication

What this episode covers

Endurance Innovation is now on Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/enduranceinnovation]! Have a peek at our page and show us some love. * 2:45 meet Adam Kerin, founder of Zero Friction Cycling * 8:45 the need for an independent testing facility in the bicycle lubricant space * 12:45 how much mechanical drag does a chain present? * Optimized race chain with top class wax or lube: 2.8W - 3.5W * Average chain with average wet lube: 8W - 15W * Poorest lubricants: up to 19W * Unlubed chain: 20W - 25W * Factory lube: 6W-7W but will pick up contaminants easily * 18:00 wet vs 'dry' lubricants * 20:00 watts you save on drag are watts that would otherwise be eroding your drivetrain! * 21:45 the cause of chain friction: a deep dive * 28:15 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 matters * 33:30 resetting your chain after a wet ride * Wet lubricants require flushing with copious amounts of solvent and reapplied * Dry lubricants should be flushed with boiling water and reapplied * 39:45 costs savings of properly resetting the chain after wet rides can translate to thousands of dollars of savings in drivetrain component replacement * 41:15 the do-it-at-home 1st time chain lubrication guide - quick version * 46:15 the value of off-bike chain cleaning and lubrication * 49:00 if you're keen on performance, have a race chain and a training chain * 50:30 guide to resetting your chain - quick version * 55:45 the case for - and against - using an ultrasonic cleaner Check out the wealth of free advice and guides for head to the INSTRUCTIONS tab on the Zero Friction Cycling site [https://zerofrictioncycling.com.au/]. Also subscribe to their YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6dLMug2vajLn1Y-HENe_pw] and follow them on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/zerofrictioncycling/].