Ultimate Bicycle Maintenance Guide: Cleaning & Lubricating

Keep bike spotless and in good shape for longer spin.

Things you will need

Step 1

Bike Clean

Spray water to the bike to remove any big dirt or grimes. Then, come in with the WD-40 Specialist® Bike Cleaner, spray on bike and wipe away any dirt and grimes with clean cloth to give it a good clean.

Step 2

Chain Clean

Don’t forget to clean chains with WD-40 Specialist® Bike Degreaser. Take a brush or a wet sponge, to clean all the heavy grime. Wash it with water and wipe with dry cloth.

Step 3

Chain Protection

Take your pick from the WD-40® range of Bike Chain Lubes lubricate the chains. Rotate the pedal of your bike, to allow the chains to rotate and with the precision nozzle, spray directly on the chain lengths. Let it settle and wipe away any residue to avoid buildup.Bike lube 101:WD-40 Specialist® Bike Chain Dry Lube to help waterproof chainWD-40 Specialist® Bike Chain Wet Lube prevents dirt from stickingWD-40 Specialist® Bike Chain Lube is great for high performance ride for dry and wet conditions

Step 4

Overall Protection

For overall polish and protection, lube up the metal parts, nuts and bolts, shifting system and pedal with WD-40® Smart Straw® to keep them in good shape for the long run.

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Keep bike spotless and in good shape for longer spin.