Silca Super Secret Chain Lube

I have used Silca drip lube for 3 years now.

I have a Campy 12 speed chain that Campagnolo requires pinning . Hence no quick link.

I completely degreased the new chain of factory grease and hot waxed with Silca Hot Melt wax in January of 2022.

I have cleaned and drip waxed it on the bike every 125-150 miles for 7500 miles and it only measures %0.18 mm wear on my KMC digital chain checker. I expect to get 10,000 miles on this chain before I change it at 0.40% wear, which will still be before minimum recommended replacement.

The chain runs quiet and shifts smooth. The only time I use a different lube (Silca Synthetic lube) on my gravel and fat bike as they see a lot more rain and mud, with greater maintenance intervals.

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I can't comment on the lower friction claims, as I don't have the equipment to measure that. This lube makes my chain and gears very dirty, black and greasy. It's way to much work to do a proper after bike cleaning. I generally re-lube every other ride, for optimal performance. I wipe down the chain and gears before re-lubing, and after lubing to remove any excess lube.

I'm going to stick with Boeshield, even if there is a little more drag. I get about 4000 miles per chain, on the road, with only slight wear/stretching.

With the advent of quick-links for our chains (finally!) taking the time to periodically clean and lube your chain thoroughly has never been easier. For years I never thought there was a whole lot of difference between lubes as long as you used something, but then came FrictionFacts.com showing us the massive difference between lubes and chains and I started paying more attention. For those of you who do the hot wax thing, this stuff sure looks similar when you're done with the process, and it is certainly more conveniently than having to cook.

For my everyday riding I am not that persnickety but being a serious time-trialist, when it comes to my time trial bike I spare almost no expense. So after watching Silca's vids and reading about this product I bit. I took the time to clean my chains (I bought a second so I could quickly rotate) as suggested and applied the SSSCL by completely submersing the chain so the stuff could penetrate deep into the pins and rollers.

I squeegeed it off and hung to dry as instructed. Upon reinstallation my drivetrain felt "like buttah." The question now will be how durable the stuff is. If it indeed lasts roughly 200 miles after a completely thorough cleaning and application, then the higher cost can certainly be justified for everyday use. If you are careful during the process, you really use very little per application. For right now I plan to use it only on my TT bike, but that might change going forward.

I just raced with this lube yesterday in the state championship 40k TT here in NC. Everything I did and used was near identical to last year on an identical course, and I was almost one minute faster. And at 61, I ain't getting any younger! Was it the SSSCL? Who knows for sure, but I can't stop using now! Wait for a sale and give it try.

Easy to apply to a thoroughly clean or previously waxed chain.

Using the full Silca wax line this summer and really happy with it so far. Much cleaner for roadside issues, easier to clean and freshen up wax, seems like a winner.

I began hot waxing the chains on my Tri bike and my road bike. This is the recommended product for maintaining optimal chain lubrication in between waxing. It is a little pricy, but the technology is what it is. You either subscribe to the idea or you don't. There's no real in between stance with hot waxing chains. I find that this goes on fairly well, but it does drip off the rollers a little too readily. It's a little tricky to get it to sink down in the tiny little spaces. The best you can do is double drip on every roller as you rotate the pedals backward. There are videos out there with tips and tricks. Good luck.

Easy fast and very clean

Been using this for several years, it has no rival IMO. Almost as good as waxing.

I have started to wax all of my chains. After about 300 miles my chains need some new lube. I drip this lube onto each link, work it into the chain a bit, and let it stand overnight and am good to go for at least the next 200 miles.

The best drip lube ever for a quick refresh during a long dirty ride or in between Hot wax chain lube

Cleans easy. Quiet. Environmental lot conscious lubricant. I likey.

Chain seems much dirtier with this lube.

This lubricant works great also long lasting.

I cleaned my chain per video and submerged the chain for thirty minutes. Wiped off excess and rode 30 miles. Hardly any road grime. I rode 200 more miles and chain and gears are clean; however I always wipe chain before any ride but I noticed very little grime. Chainrings and derailleur chain wheels are clean. Very happy with product.

Great lube, but expensive

If you're willing to take the wax plunge, as it were, this is what you want. Long-time roadie and chain has never run smoother or quieter.

Silent and smooth chain when using this lube. Works great.

Of all the chain products I've used over the years I've yet to find one that works as good as this one. Highly recommended. Just follow the instructional videos.

easy to apply and clean

I use this after about 300 mikes to keep my drivetrain its ablute smoothest after the initial Silca hot wax treatment. Outstanding so far.