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Zero Friction Cycling

Locality: Malvern

Phone: +61 416 168 071

Address: Fisher St 5061 Malvern, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.zerofrictioncycling.com.au

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25.01.2022 Sorry its been awhile (flat out on all fronts!) but head to www.zerofrictioncycling.com.au And go to latest news section for latest news number 22 covering update of latest tests completed and mini overview since detail reviews will be a little way off, and that have just completed a big overhaul of how test data is presented on the lubricant test page - all explained - should be a much improved solution vs original now getting crowded block by block graphs. Anyhoo take 10 an...d keep up to date on what's hot and what's not - one may surprise you! Www.zerofrictioncycling.com.au/latest-zero-friction-cyclin/

23.01.2022 Mini low friction helping daddy low friction check that everything is in fact low friction ready for tomorrows cx winter series round 1. Bb is 10 rides old, havent touched it, run in quite nicely methinks, pure silk. Which one is it?!

22.01.2022 Latest Low friction News + Holidays! Super sorry it has been awhile since last update, barely had time to think! Would you believe running 3 test machines would take 3 times as much time as running 1. And then 3 times as much data and review work. Who knew. ...Continue reading

21.01.2022 This just in! I have some mspeedwax wax back in stock will start working on back orders, i dont have long before lodgement and school run but what doesnt get out today will be out tomorrow, and back orders on existing race prep chains hopefully out by friday lodgement run. Mspeedwax may be in and out of stock a bit trying really hard to get as much in as is going out but thats proving a fun time! Also just in the silca hot melt. I will try to a more detailed post re what info... we hsve re silca vs msw, but the short of it is there are just so many benefits to immersive waxing with a top quality wax (aka not cheap shite from ebay or candles) and some ppl just love silca, so here it is. Shld be on webstore by tomorrow or Friday (running late) if wish to purchase before on webstore just email me on [email protected]. Yes its a lot more expensive at 79.95 a bag, its silca Still having trouble with chain stocks, have some gold and black, a big pile of back orders for other ybn's, they are coming sn but again will be a bit of a battle keeping up some stock buffer after back orders filled, if you want, get on the back order list!! www.zerofrictioncycling.com.au

21.01.2022 Latest News! Ok I really tried, I really really tried and supplier really tried too, but im out of pretty much all core stock. Out of wax, almost out of most 11spd ybn chains, out of links. I have been getting mspeedwax in as fast as mspeedwax can pump it too me but it has been FLYING out the door for months now well done all you very clever peeps giving drive train friction, cleanliness and wear the focus it deserves! Literally the volume of increases low friction sales...Continue reading

19.01.2022 Hot on the heels of latest news 9, allow me to present latest news 10, Graphene wax!Holy batman they keep coming!! Omg my test list.. I knew this was coming, just not when! Right, so already coming in are enquries re absoluteBlack graphene wax launch, what do I think, how does it compare to Mspeedwax / Silca Hot melt, their performance claims etc etc. As always I don’t like to be too be half arsed about info, so a mini back story first, treading carefully so as not to be ...Continue reading

19.01.2022 Latest News 15 PTFE! Hello to all my dear low friction peeps, sorry its been awhile since any actual content of substance, things have been madness and mayhem since move to start sort of catching up. It was a big move, big set up at new pad, and one heck on inbox to get on top of so many thanks to all for your patience with order dispatch delays, and as always huge thanks for your support that has taken ZFC from a little hobby experiment to something that demanded a se...Continue reading

18.01.2022 Since tomoz cx is apparently muddy, will be trialling the new prototype ernst from dugast. I have never seen a cx tire look the business as much as this one!!

18.01.2022 Latest News 12 ZFC Move, shipping delays & project updates. ZFC is moving!!! It is a big job. Not only do i need to pack up the workshop, move it and stock, and set up new workshop, but as the new workshop is at the new house, we are moving house too. I will be trying to clear inbox & orders Tues & Wed the 15th & 16th december with only minimal delays. ...Continue reading

18.01.2022 As best as i can tell i am the first and only place in aus to have in stock the absoluteBlack graphene lube. And i only have 4 bottles. And the importer currently has no more stock for a bit, so if you want it, i wouldn't dally. Refer to product info on website. * Note - initial prep is crucial so ensure follow instructions - or if in doubt purchase a pre prepped chain / send me chain for ultrasonic clean and ultrasonic application (email me to organise latter). Refer to product info on website for further details to save me typing another too long post! https://zerofrictioncycling.com.au//absoluteblack-graphen/

18.01.2022 Low Friction News 24 - Wet lubricants vs Immersive waxing / chain coating lubricants + Project Updates + Grax Gravel Lube + You Tube Well, the last project week absolutely zoomed by I lost a day and half to things that came up on the home front (new car Tesla woohoo!) and so despite ploughing on hard I only managed to get though half my planned review work. You will now find up on lubricant test page the NON detail review for absoluteBlack Graphene Lubricant due to tha...Continue reading

17.01.2022 Latest News 6 Ok its been a bit since posted anything to, anything but that’s because it has just been shoulder to the plow, its been a few months of pretty exciting times on the retail front and back orders up the wahzoo as I still struggle to get stock in at the rate that its going out. What this keeps re-enforcing is that the message re the big, huge, low hanging fruit of watts savings and therefore drive train wear savings is getting out there, hopefully little zfc has...Continue reading

16.01.2022 Latest News! Two new additions to ZFC’s very select line up have been added this week. First is absoluteBlack Graphene lube. Yes it is the most expensive bottle of lubricant ever, however its extreme longevity per application and low parts wear rate will make it very competitive vs many bottles of drip lubes on LBS shelves, but with some well proven low friction, low wear and single application longevity advantages. If you can handle the initial investment, for some riders ...Continue reading

14.01.2022 Latest Low Friction News! Updates re latest lube releases and testing debacles! Wow it really has been a super exciting time for lubricants, and if I may say, it’s been too long coming but better late than never! Yes yes long article I know but a lots been happening, there’s a lot of groovy knowledge below so pop your 10 minute attention span hat on and push through, you can do it and you will be wiser for it! ...Continue reading

14.01.2022 RED ALERT ON STOCK! It is running out the door at approximately the top speed of cheetah. On EPO. And a few blood bags. Thanks everyone as always for the awesome support, customer loyalty and referrals, ZFC is now in the very fun state of i'm really having fun getting stock in as fast as its going out!!! Getting suppliers to just keep sending boxes when they can, i'm prepping chains like a madman, and still half my stock line buffers have now run to zero, the other half are... not far behind it. Pls forgive website - inventory levels may be lying to you - local sales through the workshop do not link to the webstore unfortunately, and with the rate of stock out and stock in, keep up with manually updating levels has been impossible. Line items that may have an extensive delay i am marking out of stock (supplier is also out), most other line items there should only be a short delay if im out until the next case comes in, and i start filling back orders in chrono order received. Im sending everything priority so delivery times in most cases still match other online stores sending standard :) But - in short - if you need something soon as racing is resuming - don't dilly dally. Lead times on race chains are getting longer as i'm falling a little behind orders vs time to prep, and yep - much fun overall as stock comes in, back orders filled, stock has evaporated, next box comes in etc. It's a hoot. Im working with main suppliers to see if rate of stock to me can be ramped up even more. There will also be much more to come on the testing front - there is still much to clarify re a particular situation - this will be done in time, and the right way :), and more light on the increasingly conflicting testing landscape will be shone. In short, some claims one can believe well, some claims need a bit more verification - ZFC is working on it, but its complex - need to tread around some eggshells, and need more transparency from some parties - but as always - working hard behind the scenes for better clarity, and heaven forbid - an agreed testing protocol for outright efficiency losses. In the interim - the goal keeper / fact checker if you are confused re conflicting test results is ZFC detail tests - there is just no hiding from wear rates - there is no escaping the laws of physics on that one. Keep having fun and staying safe on the roads / trails / ergo's, and remember OWN ALL YOUR WATTS, and by doing so, save yourself a shipload of drive train maintenance costs and wear. Apologies in advance for any mini delays re orders, they should be mini in the vast majority of cases! www.zerofrictioncycling.com.au

13.01.2022 Latest news! Latest Zero Friction Cycling News 21st August! Initial testing for Silca Super Secret Drip lube I have just completed block 1 (first 1000km of test), which is mostly about assessing any initial penetration issues for the lubricant. ...Continue reading

13.01.2022 Latest News! Lots of it! Again been awhile, not enough hours in the day! First testing of silca drip, nearing completion for first test, and things have been going very well. As per last update it is the first wax emulsion lube tested that does not have initial penetration issues. ...Continue reading

13.01.2022 Latest News #14 ZFC is back online!! ZFC is coming back on line after nearly 2 weeks for the big move! Orders & enquiries from 17th to 28th will commence processing on Tuesday 29th. I expect it will take a few days to catch up so orders and emails placed on 29th dec through to new years weekend will be processed by Monday 5th Jan at latest, then all should be back to normal ZFC super speedy service. Thanks all for patience through the move, its been mega.... Right, very much looking forward to getting watt and drive train saving goodies out, i’m off to play with my inbox! Thanks all hope you have a great couple of weeks with much riding and looking forward to 2021 after a tricky 2020. Be talking low friction to you soon stay tuned for latest news updates. https://zerofrictioncycling.com.au Thanks! Mr Low Friction

11.01.2022 ZFC IS CLOSED NEXT WEEK FOR PROJECT WORK! All email inbox and shop orders placed after noon on Friday the 26th of February will commence being processed on Monday the 8th of March. Please check out the link below for our shop closure schedule for all of 2021. ... https://zerofrictioncycling.com.au/latest-zero-friction-cy/ Thank you for understanding!!

11.01.2022 Low Friction News! Updated test data & detail review Sorry been a bit since last update have I mentioned busy?! Going to be doing my best to catch up on a bunch of stuff on that front I shall not ramble on. ...Continue reading

10.01.2022 Holy Batman its a busy time in the world of lubricants - as Dave Rome said on cycling tips nerd alert podcast recently, we really are entering the golden age of lubricants!! Zfc's testing list is getting pretty nuts so pls bare with me - I REALLY NEED my new workshop and expanded test facilities up and going, alas our build is only running mere approx 12 months behind schedule..... Its coming, but at the moment i can only have the one machine, and its busy! Currently mid te...Continue reading

09.01.2022 Latest update re AB release refer to Fb post!

07.01.2022 Latest news #9 Marginal Gains podcast! Good morning good cyclists who like saving friction & wear! The lastest marginal gains podcast dropped yesterday and of course I’m biased due to the fact it was all about chains and lubes, but it was indeed a great podcast that one should listen too! ...Continue reading

05.01.2022 Well - I must say I was a bit humbled to be invited onto the top tech podcast for cycling (well, it’s always been my favourite along with Cycling Tips Nerd Alert) Marginal Gains, to discuss of course chains & lubricants and testing - but what do you know years of plugging away in area no one else was and that I was pretty passionate about needed doing, and holy batman here we are :) https://marginalgainspodcast.cc/adam-kerin-zero-friction-c/ Big thanks of course to Josh P...Continue reading

04.01.2022 Many thanks to one of ultimate favourite aussie stores, lead out sports for the latest little additions to my never ending workshop upgrading! @leadoutsports

04.01.2022 ZFC Latest News #13 - Closed Until 28th December!! ZFC is still moving!!! Thanks all yes i must say i knew the move wld be big, but its been enormous, have spent last 2 days dealing with contractors vs setting up new workshop, i very behind, and very tired. I need to get set up done, testing back up and running, catch up on orders, and then i think after 3.5years without a holiday, its time to start taking a week off each school hols to play with my little guy. Ive missed pl...aying with him a lot this last week which has been crazy amount of work and no play! Sadly with many hiccups happening at this moment (for example limited running water) I am falling way behind in my ability to get the new wizbang workshop up and running. I have many meetings with contractors all this week and as such I am going to have to stay closed until the 28th of December. What does this mean, well all orders placed after the 17th of December will likely not get processed until the 29th of December. If you have texted me already I will try my best but more than likely I will be unable to begin processing orders until the 29th. I haven’t even been able to open my computer since the 17th!! In fact, I am not 100% sure I know where my computer is at the moment. haha Thanks for your patience during ZFC big move to new custom workshop time + Mr Low Friction possibly spending a few days under a general anaesthetic for a rest! Head to the Latest News section for full details. https://zerofrictioncycling.com.au/latest-zero-friction-cy/ Happy Holidays!!

03.01.2022 Okay, it’s time to talk about lubricant testing generally! Now is definitely the time to start a broader discussion on lubricant testing as the landscape has become somewhat conflicting and confusing. Lubricant testing got off to a great start thanks to the pioneering work of Jason Smith with Friction Facts. He was the first to put manufacturer claims re lubricant performance to the test, and drive train frictions losses on the map as something riders should be taking a lo...Continue reading

03.01.2022 Latest News! Right out of wax again!! Things were already really touch and go, and then Dave Rome released this most awesome article - https://cyclingtips.com//how-to-wax-a-chain-an-endless-faq/ and my shelves were bare of mspeedwax by the end of the day and already back orders piling up. If you want to make sure the next case landed gets to your back order, get a good spot in the line! But even more excitingly, whilst for those on back order have a mini wait, Mspeedwax h...Continue reading

02.01.2022 Golden Age of Lubricants Next Level!! Where to begin. So much has been happening in the fun world of low friction goodness, its all getting a bit much so much so in fact one of the most common enquiries im getting now is customers stuck as cant decide what top lubricant choice they should go with!! And that’s a pretty valid pondering so much so I really need to get some kind of lubricant choice matrix drawn up, so that’s in the wings when I can get a chance. Whilst I ...Continue reading

01.01.2022 Done!!! Been awhile to complete the test and detail review for THE most requested test so far Silca Super Secret Drip lube. Sorry for delay but yep crazy times here at ZFC with private testing, building new house & workshop, getting existing house ready for sale, keeping up with retail side its been a little nuts. ...Continue reading

01.01.2022 Okay I guess some of you wonder what has happened in the last few days, and I would very much like to try to set the record straight. I had a small misunderstanding with absoluteBLACK over the review I issued few days ago. I commented on their very early prototypes of the lube that I did test in 2018 (which were private, paid tests) without checking to confirm if it's the same as new launched version. The test of the prototype lubricant was actually exceptional across the ...testing blocks, being the first and only drip lube tested to date that has completed the entire test protocol through to the end of the extreme contamination block at the standard re-lubrication intervals (one other drip lube has made it to the end of full test protocol, but this lubricant was applied at double the standard rate due to its short lifespan). However, I missed from reading the absoluteBLack launch that it turns out that absoluteBLACK claims to have significantly improved on the prototype formula that I tested, as such the comments I made based on the prototype data are likely to not be a fair representation of the production version of the lubricant they have now released. I will obviously be keen to obtain and re-test the production version as soon as possible. Also, from the launch we can see they have used some additional new way of testing friction without using the chain to correlate with Wheel Energy data which I am now exploring with them to learn more. So to avoid any confusion I have removed my initial review and will issue one once the new lube is tested. Some new ideas were born out of our discussion so stay tuned!

01.01.2022 Low friction news number 23 Hey ho hope everyone is travelling super well, silky smooth and low friction! ...Continue reading