The tested products in the overview:

Bio-Chem bicycle cleaner
Finish Line Pedal & Cleat
Peaty's Bicycle Assembly Grease
Peaty's Bamboo Cleaning Wipes
Old T-shirt or old bedding

Bio-Chem bicycle cleaner

First impression
Bio-Chem is a new player in the bicycle care product segment. The appearance is like their products: rather inconspicuous, but efficient. The bike cleaner is packaged in a 750 milliliter spray bottle. The cleaning agent contains no colorants and is as clear as water. It contains no fragrances or components that release fragrances and is absolutely odorless. According to the manufacturer, the cleaner consists of 99 percent easily biodegradable ingredients. As sustainability is a key issue for Bio-Chem, there are 1-liter refill bottles without a spray head and 5-liter canisters for stores and frequent cleaners.

In use
After the bike has been cleaned of the coarsest dirt with the hose or pressure washer, a thin film of the cleaning agent is sprayed on. According to Bio-Chem, you should leave the cleaner to work for five to ten minutes - three minutes was enough in each case. Then rinse the bike well with water and it will shine like new.

Conclusion
The product from Bio-Chem cleans at a top level and without leaving any traces on the bike or in the environment - and in a short time. A sustainable product, manufactured in nearby Germany, what more could you want?

Price: CHF 19.90

Manufacturer
www.bio-chem.eu

Finish Line Pedal & Cleat

First impression
The lubricant comes in a classic spray can with a capacity of 150 milliliters. An extension tube for the spray head is included for precise application. It contains a Teflon fluoropolymer and surface bonding resins, which unfortunately doesn't sound particularly "green".

In use
Ideally, the "Pedal & Cleat" lubricant should be applied to clean and dry clipless pedals. A light spray on the moving parts is enough. The product dries in a few seconds and leaves behind a thin wax-like coating.

Conclusion
If you clean your pedals with a degreasing agent after every dirty ride and apply Finish Line Pedal & Cleat before the next use, they will work noticeably smoother and it will noticeably increase their durability.

Price: CHF 12.90

Manufacturer
www.finishlineusa.com

Peaty's Bicycle Assembly Grease

First impression
In comparison to the bike cleaner presented at the beginning, a delicate peppermint flavor meets you when you open the packaging. As if that wasn't enough, the grease is blue and makes you think of toothpaste. So please keep it out of the reach of children, otherwise they will smear it on their teeth.

In use
When using for the first time and after lying around for several weeks, a liquid comes out of the tube first and only then the grease. The only disadvantage of this product. The name assembly grease is slightly misleading, as the product is ideal for greasing all kinds of parts. The consistency is ideal so that you can spread it efficiently with your finger, and you only need a little of it.

Conclusion
Peaty's Assembly Grease works as a classic assembly paste and also for greasing moving parts. No real disadvantages were identified during the six-month test period. Despite frequent bike washing, none of the assembly parts lubricated with it had to be regreased and there was no noticeable contamination of the grease. However, the product has a very proud price

Price: CHF 35.90

Manufacturer
www.peatys.co.uk

Peaty's bamboo cleaning wipes

First impression
If it wasn't written on the label of these wipes, you wouldn't be able to guess that they are made from bamboo. They look like conventional microfiber cloths. Unlike these, they do not leave behind any harmful microplastic fibers when used or washed and they are 100 percent biodegradable. Which doesn't mean you can throw them on the compost heap. This is because bamboo takes years to decompose, but does not harm the environment if the cloths end up in a landfill site, for example.

Conclusion
The bamboo cleaning cloths from Peaty's are a great replacement for microfiber cloths. They work just as efficiently, but don't leave behind any plastic particles that are harmful to the environment.

Manufacturer
www.peatys.co.uk

Old T-shirt or old bed linen - bargain tip

Expensive bamboo or microfiber cloths are too good to use to clean dirt from your bike or grease and oil from your chain. These cloths are quickly ruined. Old T-shirts or bed linen that is no longer needed are ideal for this purpose. It is important that the fabric is cotton, as other textiles usually smear more dirt and grease than they absorb. This tip is nothing new for many people, but it is always surprising how many people buy paper rolls or other items for simple cleaning jobs.

In use
It is best to cut the old fabrics into manageable pieces of around 25 x 25 centimetres. Hems, thick seams, buttons and other hard parts must be removed. Heavily printed T-shirts are not suitable as they are hardly absorbent

Conclusion
Upcycling can be so easy and save money too.

Price: CHF 000.00