Bike maintenance
Gtechniq Ultimate Bike Care Kit
Bicycle cleaner, Care set, Chain cleaner, Sponge, Universal Lubricant
Gtechniq Bike: technical cleaning and care products for bikes
4/2/2026
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Pictures: Patrick Bardelli
A brand from the UK that has been developing high-quality cleaning and care products for the automotive industry for 25 years. Since 2022, the British brand has also been dedicated to bikes under the Gtechniq Bike label. Including the Ultimate Bike Care Kit.
Gtechniq was founded in 2001 by quantum physicist Drew Gill, who was dissatisfied with the performance of the paint protection products available at the time. From waxes to novel polymers to PTFE-based (Teflon) miracle products, nothing on the market offered anything worth mentioning in terms of durability, either visually or in terms of protection. Worse still, he found that most of the products actually performed worse than the paints they were supposed to protect.
This dissatisfaction gave rise to a simple idea: «To develop the most beautiful, best-finished, smartest and most sophisticated surfaces in the world. Surfaces that can do far more than just look good when new.» Since then, the Northamptonshire-based company has been developing cleaning and care products for cars and boats. Since 2022, under the label Gtechniq Bike also for bicycles.
Gtechniq Ultimate Bike Care Kit
The products from Gtechniq are available to buy individually at Galaxus or as a set, the Ultimate Bike Care Kit. This consists of various cleaning and care products including special ceramic coatings, as well as a cleaning glove and other accessories. According to the manufacturer, every product in this kit is biodegradable and suitable for all types of paintwork.
Drivetrain Degreaser & Detailing Brush
This chain cleaner is a biodegradable grease remover. It cleans drive components such as the chain, cassette and derailleur. According to the instructions for use, there is no need for a long application time. The fast-acting formula of the Drivetrain Degreaser makes this unnecessary and therefore speeds up the cleaning process.
In combination with the Detailing Brush, the cassette and derailleur in particular are easy to clean. The brush is made of synthetic fibres and has no metallic elements. As a result, it does not scratch the components.
Bike Clean & Concentrate
According to Gtechniq, Bike Clean contains high-quality surfactants and natural citrus oil. Surfactants are substances that reduce the surface tension of water in order to dissolve grease and dirt. The product is designed to dissolve even stubborn dirt while being gentle on materials and colourfast.
There is also a highly concentrated version. It is diluted with water in a ratio of one to five and used in the same way as the original. One bottle of Bike Clean Concentrate makes three litres of Bike Clean. This makes the original spray bottle reusable and produces less waste.
Bike Wash
In contrast to Bike Clean, Bike Wash is not sprayed on, but diluted with water. Two measuring caps of Bike Clean are added to 20 litres of lukewarm water. For gentle cleaning of your bike, Gtechniq recommends the Microfibre Wash Mitt.
This wash mitt has, among other things, an absorbent foam core and is said to have optimum gliding, absorbent and cleaning properties.
Bike Ceramic & Ceramic Quick Coat
An essential component of the Ultimate Bike Care Kit are the special ceramic coatings. The Bike Ceramic is designed to create a durable, water-repellent protective layer around the frame. This prevents dirt and road dust from settling, which makes cleaning after a ride much easier. According to the manufacturer, Bike Ceramic protects for up to 24 months and can be used on all types of paintwork.
As the name suggests, the Ceramic Quick Coat is a faster spray version of such a ceramic coating. Gtechniq writes about it: «The product was developed using SiO2 nanotechnology and makes surfaces extremely water and dirt repellent. Ceramic Quick Coat forms strong intermolecular bonds with all surfaces of your bike and provides up to six months of protection.» SiO2 nanotechnology uses silicon dioxide nanoparticles to optimise materials through high surface activity.
Bike Drying Towel & Microfibre
The set also includes various cloths, such as the Bike Drying Towel and several microfibres. One is used to dry the bike, while the other microfibre cloths with a high polyamide content are particularly suitable for removing dirt from delicate and shiny surfaces.
Tri-Clean
And finally this: Tri-Clean is a universal surface cleaner that neutralises unpleasant odours, removes stains and has an antibacterial effect. According to the manufacturer, clinical studies have shown that the product removes up to 99.9 per cent of all bacteria. The Tri-Clean is suitable for helmets, clothing or cleaning roller trainers. I haven't tried this yet.
Of course, it would be helpful to have a chain oil for dry and wet conditions in the set. However, Gtechniq deliberately leaves this to the experts and focusses on the cleaning products.
Header image: Patrick Bardelli
Patrick Bardelli
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Patrick.Bardelli@digitecgalaxus.chFrom radio journalist to product tester and storyteller, jogger to gravel bike novice and fitness enthusiast with barbells and dumbbells. I'm excited to see where the journey'll take me next.
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