The reality of cycling is that your drivetrain is completely exposed to all the elements that cycling brings. Over time dirt and grime can build up, which is left unchecked and uncleaned can lead to premature drivetrain wear.

One of the simplest ways to maintain the longevity of your drivetrain is to keep it free of dirt, while using the correct lubricant for the conditions you ride in.

We recommend using the Park Tool Chain Scrubber (Purchase yours here) Check out the video below to see how to use it, and how effective it is as cleaning grimy chains:

A clean drive train is worthless if afterwards you’re going to use an inferior lube that attracts and holds dirt, turning it into a paste that rapidly wears your drivetrain out.

We recommend the White Lightning range for their superior effectiveness. The following two lubes will get you through all seasons:

White Lightning Clean Ride (Purchase here)

White Lightning Clean Ride literally sheds dirt & grime while you ride, keeping your bike running smoothly.

Clean Ride sets up as a dry wax film. There is no oily film to attract abrasive contaminants, so your chain and gears will perform better and last 2 to 3 times longer. Clean Ride’s self-cleaning action is activated by any dirt, grit or grime that finds its way onto your chain or parts. Small particles of the outer wax structure will flake off, taking the dirt, grime or grit with it.

White Lightning Epic Ride (Purchase here)

White Lightning Epic Ride offers extreme Durability, Smooth Shifting & Quiet Riding – In All Riding Conditions

Epic Ride™ is an excellent all-conditions bicycle lubricant that satisfies the demands of road and off-road cyclists.

Because Epic Ride is uniquely formulated with non-petroleum based synthetic oils, it provides long haul durability without the excessive grime build-up common with conventional synthetic and non-synthetic wet-style lubricants.

These two simple steps will ensure that you get the most out of your drivetrain, ensuring a long life and many thousands of kilometers of happy and safe riding.