BBB BioReadyWash & BioDrivetrain Cleaner: clean and organic

There are cleaning products that clean. And then there are those that know how to do it without turning your garage into a chemical lab, or trashing your ecosystem with every spray. Two BBB sprays tested in the field promise just that: the BioReadyWash for the frame, the BioDrivetrain Cleaner for the drivetrain. Two products, two uses, one common promise: efficiency, simplicity, ecology. Let’s see if it holds up… or if it’s just greenwashing in a red bottle.

By Jeff Tatard – Photos: All rights reserved

BBB goes green… but without leaving your hands covered in grease

BBB is known for its clever, reliable, and often well-designed cycling accessories. What’s less known is that the Dutch brand also tackles maintenance products, with a decidedly “clean” approach — literally and figuratively.

And in this small world of bike maintenance, between petrochemical sprays that stink up the workshop and pseudo-organic products that can’t even remove a squashed mosquito, it’s hard to find the right balance. This is exactly what BBB announces with its two products tested here:

• BioReadyWash: general wash spray for frame, wheels, components.

• BioDrivetrain Cleaner: specific degreaser for drivetrain (chain, derailleur pulley, chainring, cassette).

Both are 100% biodegradable, microplastic-free, and made from plant-based components (rapeseed oil, sunflower, etc.). That’s all well and good on paper. But we preferred to test them on a bike covered in mud, grease, dried dust… in short, real life.

BioDrivetrain Cleaner: plant-based, but not vegetarian

Application: as simple as a spray

We start with the drivetrain. Chain full of grease, chainring caked after a competition, cassette oxidized like end-of-season. The BioDrivetrain Cleaner is applied generously. The texture is slightly oily, but not sticky. Leave it to act for one to two minutes… then brush with a classic BBB tool (Toothbrush type) and rinse with clear water.

Result: very good… if rinsed well

The product dissolves grease and grime effortlessly, even without scrubbing like mad. But be careful: rinsing is imperative. If this step is rushed, a small film can remain on the chain — nothing dramatic, but it can trap some dust when drying.

Verdict: clean and clean

• Effective, respectful, pleasant to handle

• Mandatory rinsing and quick drying recommended

• Ideal for regular maintenance (1 to 2 times/week if heavy use)

BioReadyWash: for the frame, wheels, and a clear conscience

Application: spray / action / reaction

This product was used on a matte carbon frame, aluminum wheels, beige tire sidewalls, and handlebars covered with microtex tape. The BioReadyWash acts more like a bike shampoo: you spray it, let it act, then wipe with a soft sponge or a microfiber cloth. Rinse (or not, if the use is light).

Result: clean, without hard scrubbing

The product removes dirt as expected. No spectacular foaming effect, but a real gentle degreasing power. It respects sensitive materials, leaves no marks on matte carbon, and doesn’t bleed onto beige sidewalls (a note for style purists).

Small bonus: the smell is neutral, even slightly lemony. Nothing like some competing products that give the impression of cleaning your bike with brake fluid.

And compared to others?

If we had to place them in the peloton of maintenance products:

• Gentler than standard Muc-Off (and especially less sticky)

• More eco-friendly than WD40 bike line sprays (which still smell a bit like hydrocarbons)

• As effective as some pro products like Morgan Blue or Zefal… but more respectful of your garage floor and your ecological conscience

In summary: organic without being pretentious

These two products from BBB show that you can combine performance and environmental respect without compromise. No need to empty half a bottle for a proper cleaning. Nor do you need to wear latex gloves to handle them.

• For a spotless drivetrain without trashing your garden: BioDrivetrain Cleaner

• For a clean and spruced-up frame after a rainy ride: BioReadyWash

Products that deserve their place in the workshop of a demanding, but not irresponsible, cyclist.

To conclude,

If you’re the type to love your bike as much as your planet, you might have just found two new allies. These two BBB sprays are organic in formula, professional in result, and compatible with regular use. And as often with the Dutch brand: it’s well-thought-out, not flashy, and it gets the job done.

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