^that's what I said.

But check this out.

http://www.watt-man.com/uploads/WD40experiment.pdf

 

WD-40 has graphite in it... this could have good deal to do with the wonder chain lol.

Edit: Ppl are going to argue this too and I know it, but WD-40 is like %10 inert ingredients... I just know it has something similar in it, I don't care what they say or profess... me and my friend who is a chem. eng seems to agree to some degree.

 

OK now do the test with wax lube, You can ride all year so it will not take too long to do the 35,990 miles?

There is no control on the test. The chain is lubed on the inside, what ever you do to the outside other than keep it relatively clean is meaningless.

I use a silicon spray about 1/month just before a ride.

 

Whatever you do decide, DO NOT use WD-40 and Duct tape together. It will create a worm hole in the universe and kill us all.

 

I've seen two other more extensive testing examples of the chain and the o-rings alone in various chemicals and conditions. No instances of o-ring damage and/or unusual chain wear were observed. Apparently the theory behind the whole concept of o-ring chains is that you don't lube the rollers or pins in an internal way. Any lube you use only helps a bit with the contact between the chain and sprockets...and some anti-rust and o-ring compliance assistance. I use plain old Dupont Teflon Dry Wax in a spray can from Lowe's for about $5 for a large can. This stuff is recommended as a chain lube from Dupont...and other things. The neat thing about this stuff is that it dries somewhat instead of remaining oily or greasy. It doesn't fling off until dirt and dust builds up a bit, and then the caked portions will fall off. This is much like using White Lightning wax lube for mountainbikes.

But then...chain lube threads aren't much different from oil threads in the kind of fervor they bring out.

 

This was a good test: Chain O-ring WD-40 exposure effects study and results - ADVrider

Gasoline and carb cleaner bad...

 

Like I said, it is a Controversial Method, but I am sticking to it.

 

I've said that before about the WD-40. It just seems like common sense that the solvent(WD-40) would break down the wax.

 

Wax-based lube works fine for me.

 

I was agreeing with you.

That PDF is talking about an o-ring chain. It would make no difference on stretch as the o-rings are containing the grease from the factory and the WD-40 is only lubing the exterior surfaces. It would be more interesting to see a comparison of wear on the sprockets and chain .... er... round bits. I want to say rollers but you know what part I mean, the part that hits the sprockets.