The good news is that almost any bike cleaner can cope with the usual frame coating of soil samples, brake pad abrasion and chain grease. Different frame surfaces make a difference: Fine dirt particles adhere better to matt carbon tubes than to smooth paint. Anodised tubes offer the coating an even larger surface: shot peening creates many small micro-recesses in which dirt remains for the longest time. The highly specialised cleaners walk a fine line between aggressive dirt removal and gentle action: seals, tyre rubber and paintwork should survive the cleaning process undamaged. All manufacturers pay attention to health and environmental compatibility and test according to Euro regulations. Almost all of them are biodegradable.
The test results of these cleaners can be found below as a PDF download:
- Atlantic Complete Cleaner
- Dr Wack F100
- Dynamic Bike Cleaner
- Finish Line Super Bike Wash
- Motorex Bike Clean
- Muc-Off Nano Tech Bike Cleaner
- P.O.W. Ready to use
- Pedros Green Fizz
- Squirt Lube Bio Bike Wash
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