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Yep. I switched to a perifin dip and I'm never going back. I alternate between 2 chains so that I always have a fresh one ready to throw on. It's just so much easier and more clean than dealing with traditional lube. The only issue I even have is when I take it to a bike shop and they decide to lube it without asking first.
When I got my new road/gravel bike several weeks ago, I vowed to keep my components lasting as long as possible. So, I entered the world of immersion wax. Within a few days, I converted my other two bikes to waxed chains + drip wax every 200-250km (with another full immersion at 1000km).
The silence, cleanliness, efficiency, and known low-friction/low-wear makes it sooooo worth it. I find the process and ongoing upkeep to be far, far easier than when I was using a high-quality oil-based lube (Silca Synergetic).
I just invested in a bunch of Wippermann chains and master links to make the process even easier. I really can't see myself ever going back to traditional lube.
When I switched to wax on my mtb, my dirty chain problem/shifting issues disappeared... And I ride in a swampy area, just can't get worse conditions - water, silt, mud, clay, dirt, sand, dried up leaves/plants, etc.