There are a bewildering array of bike lubricants out there – with cyclists facing a choice of wet, dry, synthetic, oil and wax-based lubes, among others.

Each have their pros and cons, with wet lubes lasting longer but often leaving an unpleasantly gunky residue on transmission parts.

Meanwhile some dry lubes seem to wash off at the first hint of drizzle – creating a soundtrack of creaks and rattles to accompany those generated by our bodies.

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Trial and error has seen us settle on White Lightning’s Epic Ride, which – as the name suggests – is tenacious enough for a big ride in nasty conditions.

But its main advantage is that it seems to shrug off dirt and grime, so all that’s required at the end of most rides is a quick wipe of the chain and another squirt of lube.

Price: £8.99, available from Tredz.