It's a truism: a clean bike is always a faster bike. Dirt, mud and dust - or in Swiss terms, grime - on bikes increase friction in many areas and reduce propulsion. But what is the best way to keep your bike spick and span? The new "Clean, Lube & Care" series is Shimano's answer to this question.

As the name - "Clean, Lube & Care" - suggests, the series is based on the recommendation for bike care in three steps. First, the bike should be cleaned with products such as grease remover or bike cleaner. Then lubricants should be applied to ensure that all moving parts run smoothly. And finally, the use of care products such as bike polish, grease or assembly paste ensures long-lasting protection and a radiant appearance.

The aerosol-based cleaning, lubrication and care products are applied using air pressure. According to Shimano, they are therefore non-flammable and can also be used indoors without any problems. The product range consists of 125 ml, 200 ml and - brand new - 400 ml containers for grease remover, bike wash, spray oil and bike polish, which are equipped with clever features such as a 360° nozzle. This allows the spray cans to be used in any position - even downwards in hard-to-reach places. In addition, the design with compressed air cushions as drivers ensures that 100% of the product can actually be applied.

The products in vials include a 100 ml bottle of wax-based PTFE lubricating oil for use on moving parts in dry conditions and a 100 ml bottle of wet lube, i.e. lubricant for damp conditions, which is characterized by higher water resistance, among other things. Other products such as grease remover or bike wash are also available in 1-liter canisters for those who want to get serious about cleaning their entire fleet.

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