Bike Lubrication & Fluids

There are lots of different types of fluid for bikes out there. They can broadly be categorised into three types: lubrication, cleaner or hydraulic. Within each of these categories there are a further set of sub categories. It can get a little bit confusing but there is good reason why there are so many varied ones. With lubes and oils it depends on the riding conditions as to which lube will suit best. With cleaners there are different sorts of cleaners tailored for different parts of the bike or different types of material that are to be cleaned. With hydraulic fluids - for disc brakes or dropper seatposts - it's a pura case of what will work and what won't. They aren't interchangeable.