What Lube and Cleaning Agent

[graham jw]

With Christmas coming up and my wife asking what I would like. Being quite new to cycling, could you recommend what lube and where to apply! Also could you recommend a cleaning agent to keep gears/chain etc. clean?

Thanks.

 

[accountantpete]

Lube for Christmas? - are you mad??!!

Start off with suggesting a new bike and let her knock you down a bit.

Personally I just use a bit of white spirit brushed onto the chain and cassette to clean, then dry with a towel and re-lubricate with oil but I'm sure someone can recommend something like Finish Line dry lube.