{"title":"Cleaning \u0026 Maintenance","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"silca-chain-waxing-system","title":"Silca Chain Waxing System","description":"\u003cp\u003eElevate your chain waxing game to the next level with the SILCA Chain Waxing System. A 600ml wax warmer, drip stand, and cable coupler takes up less space and keeps all the wax drips back in the pot to prevent wasted wax.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ultimate Chain Waxing System is your compact at-home kit for immersive waxing of chains. The wax warmer, drip stand, and cable coupler are included to make you ready-to-roll for having the cleanest, quietest and most efficient drivetrain possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wax melter has a vented clear lid to retain heat while being able to verify the wax is fully melted.  Perfect companion for StripChip to wax your chain in a single, no degreaser, step.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chain hanging stand allows for a no mess drying period where you can allow excess wax to drip right back into the pot to use for the next application.  The notched base retains the melter in place and holds the chain coupler securely in place.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chain coupler has a steel cable that is threaded on one side allowing it to be looped through your chain and secured on the other side.  Dip your chain in the wax, agitate, and hang all without getting wax anywhere you don't want it or touching a pot of hot wax.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable Coupler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrip Stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectric Wax Warmer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e600ml wax capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature Range: 75-125ºC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14\" x 8.5\" x 9\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAUS\/NZ Plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Silca","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52390959841500,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/3656\/1628\/files\/SilcaChainWaxSystem.jpg?v=1788134246"},{"product_id":"super-secret-chain-hot-melt-was","title":"Silca Super Secret Chain Hot Melt Was","description":"\u003cp\u003eSILCA SECRET CHAIN HOT MELT WAX BLEND 500g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSECRET CHAIN BLEND IS THE HOTTER AND WAXIER VERSION OF THE SUPER SECRET CHAIN LUBE!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLooking for impartial and trusted drive-train lube results?\u003c\/em\u003e Check out the \u003cspan\u003eZero Friction Cycling (ZFC)\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.echelonsports.com.au\/documents\/zfc_lube_data_2021.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elubricant report here\u003c\/a\u003e. Zero Friction Cycling uses the most robust testing - both in house controlled test and field testing as well as from the most accurate test labs around the world, to determine very select best in class products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSILCA Secret Chain Blend (Hot Wax) brings all of the super speed and silence of our Super Secret Chain Lube in a hot-melt wax-dipped chain.  Secret Chain Blend also utilizes the world's fastest, most lubricious additive, nano-scale Tungsten Di-Sulfide. NanoPlatelet WS2 has less than 1\/3 the dynamic coefficient of friction of PTFE and 1\/4 that of Molybdenum Disulfide (MoS2). The best part of this product is the submergible pouch!  Don't want to dedicate a crock pot to hot-waxing your chain?  Simply put the chain in the bag and immerse in hot water!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsisting of highly refined laboratory-grade paraffin and a high concentration of 3 specific sizes of nano-scale Tungsten disulfide, Secret Chain Blend not only acts as a lubricant but actually acts to modify the surface of the chain, filling in all of the crevices of the metal with highly lubricious and wear-resistant tungsten disulfide particles. As a result, chains waxed with Secret Chain Blend and Secret Chain Lube will actually get faster over time and after repeated waxings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecret Chain Blend is the only hot wax lubricant to have a specifically matched and compatible drip wax which can be used to 'top off' the wax as needed, extending the duration between hot wax applications, and guaranteeing the quietest running drivetrain possible. Using the combination of Secret Chain Blend and Secret Chain Lube can dramatically extend the chain and drivetrain component life (up to 10x).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIT'S ALL IN THE BAG\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven if you are new to hot melt wax for your chain(s), we've made the process simple. You don't need fancy equipment to melt the wax with chain submersion; although, if already have your method then use it. For newbies: you will need water, a pot, and a heating surface (like a stove), and it's that easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStove Top Method:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen Secret Chain Blend pouch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith a hanging hook, bent spoke, or zip tie attached to the chain and insert your completely clean chain into the pouch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the pouch with the chain into a pot of water (room temperature).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBring your pot of water to a just below boiling (below 100°C\/212°F).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou should start to see the wax melt. (Melting point is at 72°C \/ 162°F). If you face the transparent side of the pouch toward you, you can check the progress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully remove pouch from water using tongs to avoid burns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing the hanging hook, bent spoke, or zip tie, remove the chain from pouch. The chain will be really hot. Use caution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow the chain to dry (Tip: Hang the chain over the open pouch to allow the excess wax to return to the pouch for later use).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall chain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Silca","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52390963937500,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/3656\/1628\/files\/ChainWax1.jpg?v=1788134868"},{"product_id":"super-secret-chain-lube-liquid-wax","title":"Silca Super Secret Chain Lube Liquid Wax","description":"\u003cp\u003eSILCA Super Secret Chain coating started out as a project to develop the fastest Hot-Melt wax lubricant available more than a year ago. Josh has been recommending Hot Melt Wax and helping Pro cyclists and triathletes wax chains for years and wanted to bring his lubricant formula to our customers, the challenge was how to consistently melt, dip and agitate the chain across different crockpot designs and temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe project took a fascinating turn from the world of IndyCar when josh was introduced to a group that had developed a technology to put micro-scale wax powders into a solution that was quick drying and forms a coating that is indiscernible from hot melt dipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of air-drying liquid wax and Tungsten Disulfide would quickly prove to beat all currently available hot melt waxes in friction testing while being much faster and easier to apply.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Silca","offers":[{"title":"60ml","offer_id":52391087636700,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"120ml","offer_id":52391087669468,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"240ml","offer_id":52391087702236,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/3656\/1628\/files\/ChainLube.jpg?v=1788137256"},{"product_id":"chain-stripper-473ml","title":"Silca Chain Stripper 473ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eCompletely strip and prep your chain for wax in 10 minutes. Submerge the chain or even just drip it on the chain, rinse, and apply super secret.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake all the work and harsh chemicals out of chain waxing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFar and away, the largest hurdle for people converting to a waxed drivetrain has always been the need to completely strip the factory lubricant from the chain in order for the wax to properly adhere. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional methods have involved using 2-3 different solvents and rinse steps, moving from non-polar solvents that thin greases and oils to progressively more polar solvents that evaporate quickly to eliminate residues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the design of SILCA Chain Stripper, we started from the end and worked backwards, identifying chemicals which drive out greases and oils while promoting wax adhesion to metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is an organic cleaner that lifts and encapsulates greases and oils allowing them to easily be rinsed away from the metal surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is the world's first wax optimized chain cleaner which not only removes greases and oils, but actually primes the metal surface for improved adhesion from wax lubricants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aggressive 'lift and encapsulate' action of SILCA chain stripper allows for 2 quick and easy cleaning options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOption 1\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor hot-melt waxing a new, factory chain with SILCA Secret Blend Hot Melt, simply immerse the chain in the Stripper and agitate 30 seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow to sit for 5-10 minutes and agitate again for 30 seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the chain from the Stripper and rinse with water and then drop the chain directly into the hot wax, the water will boil off within a few minutes and the chain will be fully waxed with up to 30% longer application life than a chain cleaned by traditional methods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOption 2\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor drip applied waxing of a new or nearly new chain with SILCA Super Secret without removing the chain from the bicycle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply 1 drop of SILCA Chain Stripper to each roller of the chain while backpedalling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow to soak for 5 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackpedal 10 revolutions of the crank to agitate cleaner and re-apply 1 drop per roller allowing to sit for 5 more minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse with clean water while backpedalling at least 10 revolutions.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSILCA Chain Stripper is a highly concentrated, biodegradable degreaser combined with a wax adhesion promoter (primer) which allows for fast, single step preparation of factory chains for waxing while also improving wax adhesion and increasing longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSILCA Chain Stripper reduces the time and number of chemicals required to properly prep a factory greased chain to less than 10 minutes and can even be used to prepare chains on bicycle for drip wax application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBiodegradable ingredients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCleans chain in 10 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproves wax treatment adhesion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrip chain on or off bike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Silca","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52391223525596,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/3656\/1628\/files\/ChainStripper.jpg?v=1788141517"},{"product_id":"silca-synergetic-race-grease-95g","title":"Silca Synergetic Race Grease 95g","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuilding on the success of their award-winning Synergetic Chain Lubricant, Synergetic Race Grease represents a new echelon of lubrication combining the low friction properties of oil-based lubricants, with the pressure capabilities and wear resistance of thicker assembly greases. This pro-level grease is engineered utilizing the same Type-V ultra-synthetic oil base used in Synergetic Chain Lube thickened into a grease using the synthetic wax technology from SpeedChip, paired with the low friction, nanoscale WS2 additive package used in both. The resulting low viscosity grease results in uncompromising performance for bearings, bushings, suspension pivots, threaded assemblies, and press-fit interfaces.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReduce wear by up to 90% with Silca's race grease. 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