Purple Harry is a new British company specialising in bike cleaning and lube products. By combining a cleaner and degreaser in one product it makes for a very effective cleaner, cuts down on bike cleaning time and deals with even the most stubborn dirt, oil and mud.

Washing and cleaning the mountain bike becomes a frequent chore at this time of year. I’ve been washing my bike after every single ride recently. Anything that reduces the washing time is a good thing then, and by combining a cleaner and degreaser into one spray the Purple Harry makes the job of cleaning the bike a little less of a chore.

After dowsing the bike, caked in mud after a ride around the Forest of Dean the other weekend, using the adjustable nozzle, I took a bucket of warm water and a brush and a little scrubbing later the entire bike was clean. It brings the frame back to a shiny gloss and makes a good impression on the drivetrain – it particularly does a good job of removing the most stubborn dirt from the cassette and where the dirt builds up around the jockey wheels.

Verdict

A good cleaner that copes with the muddiest bikes well.

Our Bike Degreaser and Cleaner is a non-aerosol all in one cleaner and degreaser. Spray on sparingly and wash off for a quick and easy post-ride clean, or more liberally and use in conjunction with Purple Harry’s Bike Floss for degreasing drive train and thoroughly cleaning specific components. Simple, effective and inexpensive

Price: £7.99
Web: Purple Harry Cleaner and Degreaser