For those interested, the disc version of the Scope wheels (both the R4 and the R5) have no maximum load limit. Lovely wheels, beautiful decals (less so the plain ones than the gradient colours). I've always been a big Mavic, LightWeight and Zipp fan, but given My weight, My imminent wheel purchase choices are limited to the Spinergy (also beautiful wheels), Scope (R5, most likely) and BontRager Aeolus (which I find a bit less arresting, although still quite handsome). And maybe a Duke Boccara or similar laced with a SON or Shutter Precision centrelock dynamo hub with Sapim X-Ray or similar spokes. I wish, rim / wheel manufacturers kept making patterned carbon wheels: unidirectional carbon looks a bit boring in comparison.
As mentioned by others, be careful as hot wax is really flammable. I used UFO drip from Ceramic Speed but eventually settled on Squirt lube as it does the same job for my needs (11k/year mostly commuting) and cost a fraction of the UFO. The Dutch winter is ruthless to the drive train but waxing in any form is the way to go. Some people who go through the hard route as you prefer MotlenWax brand. If I’m not mistaken the wax is only good up to 300km which is a week for me hence Squirt lube as it’s more practical then having several chains waxed.
Interesting stuff! I’ll take a look at the squirt lube. But also I’m 100% sure this parafin wax will last for more than 300k, it lasted a few months for me last year.
Fernwee I’m very interested to hear from you how it fairs. I live in Haarlem (but originally from Slovakia) and I mainly commute to/from work (as said some 11.000km/year). I switched to wax because the performance is good and maintenance or on the road repairs are a breeze (and no oily hands). There are many videos on the wax topic and the purists do it as you did by dunking the whole chain. One guy (Ronald Kuba - his videos should come up when you search for the wax) has several chains and waxes them in one go and then just swaps them out when the wax wears out. I bike every day here (in this beautiful country of yours) with the horizontal rain, sand and gale force winds and I get about 160-200km out of one squirt lube treatment (which is applied as oil so more convenient). I think Ronald gets about 300-600km out of the molten wax stuff. Either way, welcome to the wax club and many safe kilometers.
Best way is not have any water on the chain. If it make sound when you lower it on hot parafin thats water reacting. Only issue with that is that parafin go bad faster and when you reheat it will splach more and make a mess (Angry Wife). Allso it is easyer to catch fire.😬 chain>wash>towel>owen>wax
You should really look into squirt lube to rewax your chains half an hour before every ride our after cleaning your bike. Deep-waxing is done in the factory already and only lasts for some rides if you do not use something like squirt, so doing the wax bath all the time on a training bike would be much to time consuming. Also don't cook your wax on a regular stove, use a slow cooker to melt it.
@@albr4 indeed, the lube will fill the rollers and get hard, so if done regularly (I try to do it after Evere ride) it is the best way to maintain your chain. With very wet weather and snow, I still combine this with regular wet lube on my mountainbike.
Checking out the Izalco Max since seeing it on your channel. Couldn’t afford your model without selling a kidney but I’m considering the 8.8 despite the boring paint job (black). Question is, do you know if the bars and stem can be upgraded on the 8.8 to match the hidden cable system on yours?
Beautiful bike, classic colours ;) And I don't know if they can be upgraded, Focus usually isn't big on selling their custom parts separate from the bikes I think, maybe good to shoot them an email?
Tubeless is the way to go! Die Scope wielen werden geleverd met een tubelessventiel reeds gemonteerd dus waarom zou je binnenbanden ( met een te lang ventiel ) gebruiken?? Zelfs Continental is uiteindelijk tot dit inzicht gekomen. Ik gebruik zelf 25 mm Schwalbes met +/- 5 bar voor een gewicht van 80 kg. Lage rolweerstand, veel comfort en nog meer grip in bochten met slecht wegdek.
Flammable wax is the least of my worries. If my wife comes home and finds a greasy bike chain on the hob in a saucepan she will either divorce me, or have me sectioned.
Snap niet dat je die DT Swiss wielen vervangt voor de Scope wielen. Heb de Scope wielen zelf ook maar die DT Swiss staan mooier en zijn minimaal net zo goed
Don’t need to boil the wax - actually quite dangerous to do as wax at a high enough temperature is flammable!! You just have to melt it!!!
Loving the channel, from Liverpool, England.....I came across your channel by accident, and I'm glad I did 👍👍👍
Nice place dude. Great to see your friend helping out and supporting you!
For those interested, the disc version of the Scope wheels (both the R4 and the R5) have no maximum load limit. Lovely wheels, beautiful decals (less so the plain ones than the gradient colours).
I've always been a big Mavic, LightWeight and Zipp fan, but given My weight, My imminent wheel purchase choices are limited to the Spinergy (also beautiful wheels), Scope (R5, most likely) and BontRager Aeolus (which I find a bit less arresting, although still quite handsome). And maybe a Duke Boccara or similar laced with a SON or Shutter Precision centrelock dynamo hub with Sapim X-Ray or similar spokes. I wish, rim / wheel manufacturers kept making patterned carbon wheels: unidirectional carbon looks a bit boring in comparison.
Enjoying all your videos. Keep up the great work
As mentioned by others, be careful as hot wax is really flammable. I used UFO drip from Ceramic Speed but eventually settled on Squirt lube as it does the same job for my needs (11k/year mostly commuting) and cost a fraction of the UFO. The Dutch winter is ruthless to the drive train but waxing in any form is the way to go. Some people who go through the hard route as you prefer MotlenWax brand. If I’m not mistaken the wax is only good up to 300km which is a week for me hence Squirt lube as it’s more practical then having several chains waxed.
Interesting stuff! I’ll take a look at the squirt lube. But also I’m 100% sure this parafin wax will last for more than 300k, it lasted a few months for me last year.
Fernwee I’m very interested to hear from you how it fairs. I live in Haarlem (but originally from Slovakia) and I mainly commute to/from work (as said some 11.000km/year). I switched to wax because the performance is good and maintenance or on the road repairs are a breeze (and no oily hands). There are many videos on the wax topic and the purists do it as you did by dunking the whole chain. One guy (Ronald Kuba - his videos should come up when you search for the wax) has several chains and waxes them in one go and then just swaps them out when the wax wears out. I bike every day here (in this beautiful country of yours) with the horizontal rain, sand and gale force winds and I get about 160-200km out of one squirt lube treatment (which is applied as oil so more convenient). I think Ronald gets about 300-600km out of the molten wax stuff. Either way, welcome to the wax club and many safe kilometers.
The wheels are cool espacely the Color fading But your t-Shirt are Great too!
Another fantastic video, keep the good work up.
Wend Cycle wax from Jam Cycling, its amazing and can get funky colours
you should get some Molten Speedwax, a bit expensive but slightly better than standard wax
solid video
Best way is not have any water on the chain. If it make sound when you lower it on hot parafin thats water reacting. Only issue with that is that parafin go bad faster and when you reheat it will splach more and make a mess (Angry Wife). Allso it is easyer to catch fire.😬 chain>wash>towel>owen>wax
💚good
Great, I'm looking forward to your experiences with the scope rims.
My FM recommended them as well but it's quite a steep price (for me)
Yeah, nice things rarely come cheap 🤦🏼♂️
You should really look into squirt lube to rewax your chains half an hour before every ride our after cleaning your bike. Deep-waxing is done in the factory already and only lasts for some rides if you do not use something like squirt, so doing the wax bath all the time on a training bike would be much to time consuming. Also don't cook your wax on a regular stove, use a slow cooker to melt it.
full waxing your chain like this is only really useful for time trialists, I just use dry wax lube and it works pretty much the same
@@albr4 indeed, the lube will fill the rollers and get hard, so if done regularly (I try to do it after Evere ride) it is the best way to maintain your chain. With very wet weather and snow, I still combine this with regular wet lube on my mountainbike.
Watching you from Germany. Like the Shirt you are wearing. But you see to be much thirsty to. That you Even enjoy dutch beer. 😜 keep up those videos.
The Focus bike is so charming. i like to ride the bike if i would have chance.
Tnx for a great channel. Which quick link do you recommend? A waxed chain is nice, great here in Sweden with all the shitty weather we have =/
Uhm, I use quick links that come with the chain, or otherwise KMC.
Lovely looking apartment. Shame about the weather outside though.
Wouldn’t Wend wax be less trouble and safer?
Less trouble for sure, safer no idea, but I'm sure it last a lot longer this way.
Wend wax is way better and much easier to clean, also you'll be surprised how long it last.
I'll try it out!
You can get it in different colours from Jam: www.jam-cycling.com/product-page/wend-pocket-wax-0-5-oz-spectrum-6-pack
Checking out the Izalco Max since seeing it on your channel. Couldn’t afford your model without selling a kidney but I’m considering the 8.8 despite the boring paint job (black). Question is, do you know if the bars and stem can be upgraded on the 8.8 to match the hidden cable system on yours?
Beautiful bike, classic colours ;)
And I don't know if they can be upgraded, Focus usually isn't big on selling their custom parts separate from the bikes I think, maybe good to shoot them an email?
Well, now you pan have that much chemical. I would not use it for cooking anymore but pretty cool video, i may try it on my own chain soon.
Go for it!
Wat voor wax hebben jullie hiervoor gebruikt? En waar is deze te koop? :)
Je kan latex binnenbanden gebruiken in je race wielen. Ik ga dat dit jaar ook doen.
Tubeless is the way to go! Die Scope wielen werden geleverd met een tubelessventiel reeds gemonteerd dus waarom zou je binnenbanden ( met een te lang ventiel ) gebruiken?? Zelfs Continental is uiteindelijk tot dit inzicht gekomen. Ik gebruik zelf 25 mm Schwalbes met +/- 5 bar voor een gewicht van 80 kg. Lage rolweerstand, veel comfort en nog meer grip in bochten met slecht wegdek.
Yess, morgen leg ik er ook tubeless banden op!
Look up Oz Cycle channel for more superb waxing and chain care insights
Just checking if that you order the R5 with or without ceramicspeed Thanks
I got them without, but would have liked the option with tbh :)
Fernwee I heard the sound of the hub and it’s not bad! That custom decal looks awesome!
Given all the wheel options, just curious, what sold you on Scope wheels? I’m ditching my Zipp 30’s and am looking for some new ones...
Inner width + tubeless + looks!
Also, value is pretty good at around €1500 for this spec.
Fernwee lol... that pretty much covers all the important parts... 😂
I know, right!?
What will you do with the spinonthese wheels... Send them to me to test maybe??
I’ll use them for gravel!
Get your self a cheap rice cooker for melting the wax far safer, great vlog btw.
Can I purchase your Focus DT Swiss wheels?
Not for sale!
You were a smart man to do this when Lion was no where in sight. Tijmen is guilty of aiding and abetting. I'm sure she'll never find out about this.
Why did you change from the DT Swiss wheels?
Because Scope is Dutch, the wheels are wider and look awesome!
Flammable wax is the least of my worries. If my wife comes
home and finds a greasy bike chain on the hob in a saucepan she will either divorce me, or have me sectioned.
Snap niet dat je die DT Swiss wielen vervangt voor de Scope wielen. Heb de Scope wielen zelf ook maar die DT Swiss staan mooier en zijn minimaal net zo goed
Smaken verschillen 🤷🏼♂️
@@Fernwee gelukkig maar. Wat gebruik je om je wielen aan de muur te hangen?
m2.ikea.com/us/en/p/skraell-hook-in-outdoor-40350143/
now that you`ve wax your chains are they noisier
The first ride yes, after that it should be fine!
martin coupe my experience over the last 9 months is that initially the chain is quiet but around 150km - 200km it starts getting loud.
Jan Vojtek so that would be about 2 or 3 rides then reapplying the wax maybe
Your wheels need balanceing