On Sat, 8 Apr 2017 13:42:32 +1000, James
wrote:

A few weeks ago I applied my wax/oil chain lube, just before starting a
cycling touring holiday that went for 9 days. We encountered 4 days
where it rained for a good part of that days ride. The average day was
near 100km long. I've since added another 200km or so, and my chain
might be ready for another wax/oil application by now. Note that I just
got home from an 80km ride and the chain doesn't squeak or sound dry.

I observed numerous others on the ride spending time applying lube to
their chain, mostly in the form of commercial and relatively expensive
wax in solvent preparations.

There was one other guy who used a wax based solution that he'd mixed
himself from a recipe he found online. It consists of paraffin wax,
paraffin oil and xylene solvent. He didn't need to make any chain
maintenance stops either.

Were you riding in dusty/dirty conditions? That's the true test. You
can use anything when it's clean. And anything that leaves oil tends
to be good in the rain.

For commuting in the rain I wipe the chain with a dry rag, put on some
acetone/oil mix and wipe again. The acetone-based stuff seems to mix
well with water and that helps dilute the remaining water.

Last step is setting a small electric fan down, it helps dry things
off faster. The fan staus in the garage and the whold thing takes a
few minutes. It has worked well so far.