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Originally Posted by rwest View Post
On the Zero Friction website testing, the Boeshield ended up in the middle of the pack even in the wet, the immersive waxes did better.

In real wet weather, you are likely better off using a real good oil type lubricant, but your drivetrain will suffer and have a much shorter life due to all the grit it attracts.

I didn’t ride much in hard rain, so a wipe down with a microfiber cloth after the ride was all I needed to do.
Before you rely on Zero Friction, read this https://www.hambini.com/the-murky-world-of-zfc-zero-friction-cycling-botched-testing-frigged-results/

I know Hambini is a character, but he's an aerospace engineer and he makes valid points.

Fact is, I could care less about wattage gains etc. Waxing is just so much cleaner than wet lube, and it does attract less abrasive grit, which is why I do it.
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