A Cycle to Work bike is more than just a way to travel, for many riders it’s their first investment. Like any piece of quality equipment, it needs regular care to keep it running smoothly and safely. A little routine maintenance goes a long way to prevent future costly repairs. Whether you’re cleaning and lubing at home, or booking in with our workshop team, taking care of your bike means you’ll get more miles, smiles and better value for money in the long run.
Why Maintenance Matters for your Cycle to Work Bike
Your Cycle to Work bike is designed to put in the miles and be used regularly. This is often in all weathers and fast pace conditions. That kind of use can begin to take it’s toll, and without regular maintenance, wear and tear can begin to build up fast! Without routine cleaning and servicing, key parts like the chain and brakes begin to wear out faster, leading to poor performance and costly repairs.
Looking after your Cycle to Work bike also helps protect it’s long-term value. With well maintained brakes and smooth gears, it will be far easier to resell or upgrade in the future. Good maintenance will improve your daily ride, by being more efficient and safer to ride on every commute. Ensure your Cycle to Work bike stays reliable and ready for the road.
The Essentials you Should Be Doing Regularly
Regular home maintenance plays a major role in keeping your Cycle to Work bike running smoothly. Simple weekend tasks like cleaning, lubricating and checking key components can all significantly extend the life of your bike. For commuter bikes used daily, these jobs are essential.
Keep Your Cycle to Work Bike Clean
Cleaning your bike is one of the most effective ways to reduce and prevent wear and tear. Road dirt and salts act like sandpaper on your bikes moving parts, accelerating wear on the drivetrain and brakes. Using a dedicated bike cleaner helps remove grime without damaging finishes. Products such as Peaty’s and Muc-Off bike cleaners are designed to be safe on the bikes frame, whilst delivering a deep clean. Here are some of our top selling products.
Peatys LoamFoam Biodegradable Bike Cleaner 1L
Peaty’s LoamFoam Cleaner is a minty fresh, professional-grade, biodegradable cleaner that is tough on dirt yet safe to use on all bike surfaces including carbon, brake pads and disks.
£10.79 11.99
10% off
Peatys LoamFoam Concentrate Cleaner 1L
It will make five litres of professional grade LoamFoam Bike cleaner. Pour 200ml of LoamFoam Concentrate into an empty LoamFoam spray bottle, using the markers provided. Top up the bottle with fresh cold water, up to the shoulder of the bottle. Replace the sprayer and tighten until firm. Shake the bottle vigorously until fully mixed. You’re ready to go!
£22.49 24.99
10% off
Muc-Off Nano Tech Bike Cleaner 1L Capped With Trigger
This cleaner has incredible cleaning power because it contains revolutionary Nano Technology that breaks down dirt and grime on microscopic levels, while also caring for your bike’s delicate finish.
£10.79 11.99
10% off
Muc-Off Bio Drivetrain Cleaner 500ml
The complete drivetrain cleaning solution that can either be poured into a chain cleaning device or sprayed directly to your chain rings, rear cassettes and derailleurs to clean your entire drivetrain within seconds.
£19.80 22.00
10% off
Lubricate the Drivetrain for Efficient Commuting
A clean chain still needs proper lubrication to perform well. Correct chain lubrication reduces friction and prevents wear on expensive drivetrain components. High quality lubricants from Peaty’s or Muc-Off are formulated to protect against corrosion and maintain efficiency, making them ideal for Cycle to Work bikes that endure regular use.
Use a wet lube for year-round commuting and wet conditions. And then use a dry lube for summer or dry weather days, always ensuring to wipe off excess lube to avoid attracting dirt.
The Peaty’s Wet LinkLube weather chain lube is a bespoke blend of oils, waxes & powerful corrosion inhibitors that will give you a super smooth, hyper-durable, quiet running chain in the wettest and filthiest riding conditions.
£8.99 9.99
10% off
Ultra-durable, long-distance bicycle chain lubricant and oil that’s been specifically formulated to excel over long distances in wet or muddy conditions.
£12.60 14.00
10% off
Linklube dry is a readily biodegradable, wax-based chain lube for use in desert dry and dusty, to mildly moist conditions. This unique formula uses a blend of waxes suspended in a water-based emulsion to give you a long-lasting, clean-running, quiet chain.
£3.38 £3.75
10% off
When It’s Time to Bring It to the Workshop
While regular home maintenance goes a long way, some aspects of the maintenance of your Cycle to Work bike are best left with the professional mechanics. Knowing when to book a workshop service, can save you time, money and avoid unnecessary wear on your bike.
Signs your Cycle to Work bike needs professional servicing. When your gears begin to slip, skid or refuse to shift smoothly. Your brakes begin to feel weak or become noisy. Worn chains or brake pads that haven’t been checked. Finally, if your bike hasn’t been serviced in the past 12 months, it could be due it’s checks.
Bring your Cycle to Work Bike to Our Workshop
Whether your bike needs a quick adjustment or a full service, bring it into one of our stores, and have our best mechanics take a look and keep it running at it’s best. Ensure your Cycle to Work bike remains reliable, comfortable and safe for every ride! For more information click below.
