Hi guys!
I thought I’d share if this can help anyone.
I recently switched to hot dipped chain waxing and breaking each individual link has to be the most annoying part. I saw some ideas on the internet and thought I’d share my solution, especially if you don’t own a 3D printer (as they already exist) .
Simply use 3 old or extra pulleys and run your chain with a dedicated quick link though the pulleys back and fourth , on both sides of the links.
Not that hard to build or source parts. Just a bunch of bolts, washers, and drill. Use some scrap square metal so you’re able to clamp into vice.
Saved me over 15 mins! And sore hands lol
Cheers!
by Fun-Consequence-9897
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These are brilliant, I’ve improved the 3d printed version you’ve seen online by adding a tray at the bottom to collect the wax dandruff, so it can plopped back in the melter and isn’t wasted all over the floor.
You know you can just put the chain on your bike and turn the cranks a few times. Maybe run it through your hands once first to get any big pieces off.
I want this. v2 should be bigger with a motor to automate the whole thing!
For years now I’ve been pulling the waxed chain around the leg of an old wooden chair in my garage. Then i just mount it and the chain gets fully broken in by the time I reach the village road 500 metres away.
That chair has no other function
I use this:
https://makerworld.com/en/models/2595580-ergonomic-waxed-bicycle-chain-break-in-tool?from=search#profileId-2864242
Not quite properly breaking in the chain, but unsticks all the links really well and quickly so you can get it back on the bike.
I clamp a piece of PVC in my stand and pull it back and forth. Done in less than a minute.
Every chain waxing post I see on Reddit serves to confirm my belief that chain waxing is a stupid waste of time