Hot Wax

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.

What is hot wax?

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.

Pro's and con's of using hot wax

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

Pro's of using hot wax:

• It penetrates deep into the chain and provides very durable an fast lubrication
• It attracts very little contaminants and keeps your drivetrain clean
• It is very weather resistant and can be used on all terrains

Con's of using hot wax:

• The application of hot wax requires special materials such as: wax heater, fully degreased chain, method of hanging the chain
• Hot waxing a chain takes longer than applying regular drip wax

In summary, hot wax offers a more efficient and long-lasting solution for chain lubrication , making it especially useful for long rides, races, or harsh conditions. But takes some effort and time to apply.

The Dynamic hot waxes: Hyper & Wander Wax

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.