Tag: bike lubricants and brake fluids

The bicycle was introduced in the 19th century in Europe by German Inventor Karl von Drais. He is credited with developing the first bicycle. He introduced it to the people in Paris in 1818. It is supposed to originate from the human-powered vehicle called Draisines. Drais invented a walking machine that would help him get around the royal gardens faster. It was known by many names, including the “velocipede,” “dandy horse,” “hobby-horse,” “draisine” and “running machine. It had no pedals and its frame was a wooden beam. It had two same-size in-line wheels with the front one steerable and mounted in a frame which was straddled. In 1839, Kirkpatrick MacMillan, a Scottish blacksmith, allegedly completed construction of a pedal driven…

Grease, oil, and degreaser are essential items for bike cleaning for their mechanical elements operate perfectly. Without them, components may not work well or it may cause a major breakdown or failure. In regard to bike bearings and bushings, some bicycle manufacturers recommend a specific type of grease. Knowing which cleaning products, oils, lubricants and brake fluids to use on your bike can be confusing! In this video you’ll learn everything you should know about bicycle grease, oils and cleaners. Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN) explains the proper procedures for bicycle cleaning.