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Patrick Zasada: How to optimize bikepacking and packing list

There are people who say something, look at you briefly, and it takes you a moment to realize what just happened. Patrick Zasada is exactly one of those people.

He seems rather reserved. If you ask him who he is, he essentially says: I like cycling and I earn my money with YouTube. That's one of those sentences that sounds harmless until you talk to people who know him. Eventually, the word "crazy" comes up in their conversation. Not in a condescending way, but rather like a "watch out, things are about to get wild."

Chain Wax Explained: The Beginner's Guide to Liquid Wax, Hot Wax, Effort, Rain, and Durability. Ideal for beginners.

For many newcomers, chain waxing sounds like a lot of effort, special tools, and complicated procedures. This is precisely why we keep getting the same questions: What do I really need? Is chain wax suitable for everyday use? And what's the best way to get started?

Chain wax in winter, a good idea?

Is chain wax still the right choice in winter? Because we know that a waxed chain offers less corrosion protection than oil?