Bike Chain Cleaners

The chain is one of the most stressed components on a bicycle. Whether you are a road cyclist, mountain biker or everyday cyclist - a clean chain is essential for a smooth ride. However, dirt, dust and aged lubricants get stuck in the chain links and impair their function. This is where chain cleaners and brushes come into play. They ensure that your bike chain is clean, runs smoothly and lasts as long as possible. Find out here what you should look out for when buying these helpers and how to use them correctly.

Cleaning your bike chain should be as much a part of your routine as lubricating it. Because only if you clean your chain regularly can you maximize its performance and service life.

This is where a good chain cleaner comes in. Thanks to its liquid consistency, the care product penetrates the chain links and loosens stubborn dirt - and helps you to effectively remove dirt, dust and grease residues.

A bike chain cleaner tool, on the other hand, is placed around the chain and has brushes that loosen dirt and grime. This makes it the perfect complement to the chain cleaner for cleaning the drive. Practical: With the chain scrubber, you don't have to remove the chain. This allows you to clean effectively and still save time.

The choice between a chain cleaner and a chain scrubber depends on your preferences and the condition of your chain. A liquid chain cleaner is ideal if you want to clean quickly and without much effort. Spray the cleaner onto the chain, leave it to act briefly and wipe it off with a cloth - done!

The chain cleaner tool, on the other hand, is perfect for more thorough cleaning. It is clamped over the chain and cleans it intensively with brushes as the pedals turn. For optimum results, we recommend a combination of both. A chain cleaner together with a brushing tool ensures maximum cleanliness and protection.

There is a wide range of chain cleaners and chain scrubbers to choose from. Here are five tips to help you decide and use them:

• Pay attention to ingredients: Go for environmentally friendly products that do not contain any harsh chemicals. Many modern chain cleaners offer a good balance between effectiveness and sustainability.
• Regular use: How often you should clean depends on your riding habits. A good cleaning cycle is around 200 to 300 kilometers, depending on use. You should also clean the chain immediately after riding in the rain or mud.
• Careful application: Protect other parts of your bike from spray mist, cleaning residue or the hard bristles of the brush by holding a cloth behind the chain.
• Combination with other care products: Lubrication is essential after cleaning. Use high-quality chain oils or chain waxes to take optimum care of your chain.
• Make it easy for yourself: A repair stand makes it much easier for you to care for and maintain your bike.

A clean bike chain is essential for every bike ride - whether on the road, in the forest or off-road. With a suitable bike chain cleaner and/or a chain scrubber, you can keep your bike in good shape and extend the service life of your chain and shifting system. At BIKE24, we offer you a large selection of chain cleaners and chain scrubbers - including from well-known brands such as Dynamic and Muc-Off. Practical: You can also find chain oil, complete bike cleaning kits and all spare parts such as bike chains here. So you are well equipped to get off to a flying start with optimum performance at all times.