How Lidl-Trek is Leading the Way with Cyclowax
In professional cycling, every detail matters. Teams push to be faster, lighter, and more efficient because even small improvements can make the difference between winning and losing. That’s why Lidl-Trek is setting the standard with Cyclowax.
“The goal is to be team number one, to do that, you can't just follow - you have to innovate.”
Why Lidl-Trek Switched to Hot-Waxed Chains
For years, cycling teams relied on oil-lubed chains. But things have changed. Hot-waxed chains are now the go-to choice for Lidl-Trek, and here's why, according to Glen:
- Cleaner Chains: Unlike oil, wax doesn’t attract dust and dirt. Even after a tough race like Paris-Roubaix, the chains stayed clean and were not clogged with grime.
- Better Performance: Waxed chains run smoother and feel consistent, even after long training rides. Glenn recalls Mads Pedersen’s feedback: “After a five-hour ride, the chain felt the same as when it started.”
- Proven in Racing: Lidl-Trek tested waxed chains during the Flandern Classics and quickly realized the advantage. By the Tour de France, every rider had a Cyclowax chain.
I love my hot waxed chain. It's so fast, so clean. Even after the longest rides, the chain just feels great.
Easy to Use, Big Results
Switching to waxed chains didn’t complicate things for Lidl-Trek’s mechanics. Cyclowax takes care of the entire process—degreasing and waxing the chains before they’re delivered. Mechanics simply install the chain as usual, with no changes to their routine.
A Step Ahead in Innovation
For Lidl-Trek, Cyclowax isn’t just another product—it’s part of their strategy to stay ahead. Glen puts it best: “Together with Cyclowax, we make sure we have the fastest, lightest, and most efficient bikes on the start line.”
Watch the full interview with Glen Leven, Equipment Performance Manager at Lidl-Trek, below.
The feedback from Lidl-Trek riders and mechanics is clear: hot-waxing chains is a game-changer. If it works for the best in the peloton, imagine what it can do for your ride.
Ready to see the difference? Try Cyclowax today.
