Sign up to save your podcasts
Or
Share ⛓️ The Mechanic’s Secret for a Silent Drivetrain 🎙️ Full Podcast 29
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Or
⛓️ The Mechanic’s Secret for a Silent Drivetrain 🎙️ Full Podcast 29
The Strongest Link in Your Drivetrain: Why I Use ConnexThe Cycling Industry's Most Engaging Live Podcast: Episode 29🎙️ "Shop Talk Tuesday." (Community Livestream)✅ Cantitoe Road is your home for all Connex by Wippermann bicycle chains & Effetto Mariposa products.The Guys' Discount: 15% off https://cantitoeroad.com/discount/IKNOWAGUY🚨 Code: IKNOWAGUY
🛠 Trusted Partners Visit Here, ⬇⬇⬇ Start HERE ⬇⬇⬇ (Affiliate)✅ https://iknowaguybicycles.com/partners/ In 2026, the Connex chain by Wippermann has moved from a "niche German import" to a service-bay essential. Known for their extreme durability—with the 11sX and 12sX models outlasting rivals by up to 4x in high-torque testing—these chains are built with industrial-grade steel and stainless inner links. But the real "magic" is the Connex Link. Unlike the "one-and-done" master links from Shimano or SRAM, the Connex Link is fully reusable and can be removed by hand in seconds without tools. In a year where chain waxing is the gold standard for maintenance, the ability to pop your chain off for a deep clean without buying a new $10 link every time makes Connex the smartest investment for any high-mileage rider.
View all episodes
By I Know A Guy BicyclesThe Strongest Link in Your Drivetrain: Why I Use ConnexThe Cycling Industry's Most Engaging Live Podcast: Episode 29🎙️ "Shop Talk Tuesday." (Community Livestream)✅ Cantitoe Road is your home for all Connex by Wippermann bicycle chains & Effetto Mariposa products.The Guys' Discount: 15% off https://cantitoeroad.com/discount/IKNOWAGUY🚨 Code: IKNOWAGUY
🛠 Trusted Partners Visit Here, ⬇⬇⬇ Start HERE ⬇⬇⬇ (Affiliate)✅ https://iknowaguybicycles.com/partners/ In 2026, the Connex chain by Wippermann has moved from a "niche German import" to a service-bay essential. Known for their extreme durability—with the 11sX and 12sX models outlasting rivals by up to 4x in high-torque testing—these chains are built with industrial-grade steel and stainless inner links. But the real "magic" is the Connex Link. Unlike the "one-and-done" master links from Shimano or SRAM, the Connex Link is fully reusable and can be removed by hand in seconds without tools. In a year where chain waxing is the gold standard for maintenance, the ability to pop your chain off for a deep clean without buying a new $10 link every time makes Connex the smartest investment for any high-mileage rider.