Recently a new method for chain lubrication has gained popularity; hot waxing. In contrast to drip waxing, the lubricant is not applied on the chain from a bottle, but instead molten in a heater and then the chain is submerged in this molten wax. This might seem like a complicated method for lubricating your chain, but it has a number of advantages that make it more and more popular.

In this article we will tell you all about what a hot wax is, what the advantages are, why you should choose Wander Wax or Hyper and how to apply these waxes.

A hot wax is a type of lubricant that is solid at room temperature, but can be melted in a heater or au bain marie. Instead of dripping liquid wax onto the chain such as with Slick Wax or Speed Potion Wax, you melt the solid wax and immerse the chain in it. 

This has several advantages compared to using a classic drip wax. These are outlined below.

Using hot wax has advantages and drawbacks, we have outlined most of them in the table below:

Dynamic offers not one, but two types of hot wax; Hyper and Wander Wax. This means that you can choose which formula applies best to your riding style and goals.

In short; Hyper is geared towards performance and speed. Wander Wax is aimed more at endurance for long rides and enjoyable road and bikepacking trips.

The properties of both waxes can be found in the overview below:

So, in summary:

Hyper is a high performance, biodegradable hot wax with the goal to offer maximum speed at minimum watt’s. It is co-developed with UCI World Tour teams to optimize the formula for real world conditions. Hyper is the only choice for anyone who puts performance first.

Wander Wax is the first biodegradable endurance hot wax. It offers long-lasting wear protection in all conditions, suitable for road and off-road use. Wander Wax keeps your drivetrain running smooth, silent and clean for your entire adventure.

Both use an innovative biodegradable formula, greatly reducing environmental impact compared to traditional hot waxes.

An important part of the development process for Hyper and Wander Wax, is friction testing in lab conditions. This provides a benchmark that can be used in further development and to give an indication of performance compared to other products in the market. Below are two graphs made from the results of friction testing done in our lab, comparing Hyper and Wander Wax to a number of other hot waxes on the market.

A waxed chain does not need to be degreased, but might attract small amounts of dust and light dirt. For cleaning between wax applications, run the chain through a clean dry cloth. Use a dry brush to remove wax residue from other drivetrain parts.

If you wish to deep clean your bike and drivetrain, remove the chain to protect the wax layer from cleaners and degreasers.

The wax should be reapplied when the chain sounds ‘dry’. For reapplication, repeat the steps in the waxing instructions but skip the degreasing. The waxed chain can be wiped clean and directly inserted into the liquid wax.

After 10-15 reapplications, the wax in the heater should be replaced to prevent contaminants from impacting drivetrain efficiency and wear.