Cleaning and lubrication recommendations

Mikey · 25 Feb 2021 at 14:50

Just picked up a new hardtail bike last week, took it out for a very muddy ride last Sunday and getting a flat half way round..

So tubeless upgrade has been done this week, but any particular recommendations for cleaning and lubrication products?

HoneyBadger · 26 Feb 2021 at 05:57

It can be pricey unless getting a deal/sale item but I use MUCOFF.

https://www.probikekit.co.uk/bicycl...u6TZ6ORh44--ZzYt4PkaAsBuEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

robj20 · 26 Feb 2021 at 06:19

I don't over clean my bike just give it a rinse.
Silicone on the suspension wipers and keep the drivetrain spotless and correctly lubed. Mucoff seems a huge waste of money imo.

mattyfez · 26 Feb 2021 at 17:25

I'm going to stop using muc-off lube once this bottle is empty, it's ok, but that's all. Doesn't seem to last long and gunks up pretty quick.
People can talk all day long on the best chain lube to use and you'll never get a definitive answer.

The best thing to do is wipe the chain down after every ride (or if you are lazy like me, just when it looks a bit too ganky) and reapply fresh lube.

If I've let it go on too long I'll rub the chain clean with WD40 or white spirit or something, give it time for the solvents to evaporate and then put fresh lube on.