I had been considering using a wax system for some time, but always hesitated thinking it was 'too complicated.' Was I wrong! Waxing has become a standard on my deep-cleaning days and the Silca system makes it easy. Prepping the wax, treating the chain and finishing is about a 40 minute cycle - just enough time for all the other cleaning and bike maintenance. Best of all, no more greasy/gritty chain - a simple wipe after each ride is all that's needed. Smoother and quieter operation too!
Soooo... I wanted to do more maintenance :-) I bought a small slow cooker and a bluetooth thermometer that calls me when the wax hits 200degrees. Getting the factory grease off the chain was a hassle, but mineral spirits did the job. I did 4 chains at once so I'm good for about 1200 to 1600 miles. I got the re-usable master links in gold - because I could. I can really feel the difference of saving 3 watts due to the wax (that was humor in case you missed it). Seriously - the chain is dirt free after over 100 miles and a simple wipe keeps it clean. Highly recommended to improve your personal relationship with your drive train.
I have had the Sport Gravel Drive Floor Pump for a couple of years now. The stock screw on pump head was horrible / awful / terrible / no bueno. This Presta-only head is a beautifully machined product that works very well. At $30 it should be wonderful, and it turned a $50 pump into an $80 pump so it only gets 3 stars for value. But if you have a Sport Gravel Drive Floor Pump (or any other Lezyne floor pump with that terrible screw-on head) and you don't want to just throw it out, this is the fix as long as you only need it for Presta valves. Installation is easy. Just cut the tube as close to the old head as possible, lubricate the inside of the tube, and install the new head.
For cycling repairs you canb either torque things or go with your gut - the problem is that going with your gut can end with cracked carbon or something that is too loose. The kit includes a bunch of bits, and a T handle ratchet that can be assembled in many ways. The torque tube is used to tighten things to a specific torque, and there is an alternate tube that is used for loosening. When you loosen you do not want to use the torque tube - if you go past its limits, you will ruin the torque tube. The package is compact so you can carry it, and there are plenty of bits to get the job done
