Shimano SIL-TEC Chains and Wax Lubes

[ZeroPlay]

I want to buy a Shimano HG-X chain.  I noticed that some of the latest ones (e.g. XT HG95, SLX HG75) have a low-friction coating on them (SIL-TEC).  Do waxy lubes (like Squirt) work on them, or does the coating shed the wax?  Thanks.

[fanievb]

I want to buy a Shimano HG-X chain.  I noticed that some of the latest ones (e.g. XT HG95, SLX HG75) have a low-friction coating on them (SIL-TEC).  Do waxy lubes (like Squirt) work on them, or does the coating shed the wax?  Thanks.

 

 

the coating only sticks until your first proper clean.

 

when putting on a new chain I usually take the coating off and apply lube

[ZeroPlay]

the coating only sticks until your first proper clean.

 

when putting on a new chain I usually take the coating off and apply lube

 

err... Thanks for the reply, but I think you are misunderstanding the question.  Sil-Tec is a hard surface plating - you can't wash it off.

 

http://bike.shimano.com/publish/content/global_cycle/en/us/index/news_and_info/news/new_shimano_xtr_components.html

 

"For 2014, the new CN-M981 HG-X mountain bike chain uses Sil-Tec, an advanced surface plating technology to increase both performance and durability. Recently debuted in the Dura-Ace 9000 chain, Shimano Sil-Tec technology adds a low friction surface treatment that runs smoother and lasts longer. The new super narrow XTR CN-M981 HG-X chain with Sil-Tec better holds lubrication and sheds mud better than the previously unrivalled XTR CN-M980 chain."

 

I see that they claim that it "... better holds lubrication and sheds mud better...", but I wonder if that is just marketing talk.

[fanievb]

err... Thanks for the reply, but I think you are misunderstanding the question.  Sil-Tec is a hard surface plating - you can't wash it off.

 

http://bike.shimano.com/publish/content/global_cycle/en/us/index/news_and_info/news/new_shimano_xtr_components.html

 

"For 2014, the new CN-M981 HG-X mountain bike chain uses Sil-Tec, an advanced surface plating technology to increase both performance and durability. Recently debuted in the Dura-Ace 9000 chain, Shimano Sil-Tec technology adds a low friction surface treatment that runs smoother and lasts longer. The new super narrow XTR CN-M981 HG-X chain with Sil-Tec better holds lubrication and sheds mud better than the previously unrivalled XTR CN-M980 chain."

 

I see that they claim that it "... better holds lubrication and sheds mud better...", but I wonder if that just marketing talk.

 

you said it

 

clean, lube, ride, repeat