In Part 2, Lennard goes further into the benefits of riding a waxed chain:

As I explained in a prior blog post, immersive chain waxing can save you a lot of money vs. using oily drip lubes or the original factory lube and anything applied over it. The lower chart here shows how huge those dollar savings can be. However, if you have a modern aero road or gravel bike with fully internal cables from the stem and bar through the frame, it makes no sense biomechanically or financially NOT to ride on waxed chains. Considering the aerodynamic vs. friction savings, it doesn’t make sense to invest in aero deep-section wheels while eschewing the energy savings that would come from a waxed chain.

Let’s talk Bike Maintenance. Spring is rapidly approaching (or already here in lots of Colorado) and that means you are probably getting your bike ready to go outside consistently again. If it’s been sitting most of the winter, you should probably do some basic maintenance for it to make sure it can get through all those upcoming miles! Our friends at Zinn Cycles are helping us make sure everyone’s bike stay’s in working order this year. Zinn Cycles is the Official Bike Sponsor of The Ride Collective and we are pumped to work with them this year. They are currently offering 20% off Service, Chain waxing, and Fittings. Use coupon code RIDECOLLECTIVE20 in store or online.

Check out Lennard Zinn’s take on how to take care of your chain (a small, but vital part of your bike you may be overlooking):