Peaty’s Complete Bicycle Brush Set currently comes in at around £39.99, and buying the full set saves roughly 12.5% compared with picking up each brush on its own, so it is a sensible place to start if you want a proper cleaning kit that lasts.

Key Takeaways

1. Peaty’s Bicycle Brush Set: What You Actually Get For Your Money

Peaty’s Bicycle Brush Set is a four piece kit built to cover every part of your bike, from muddy tyres to greasy cassettes and tight frame gaps.

The bundle aims to replace the pile of old washing up brushes and cut down sponges that many riders rely on, with tools that are shaped for bikes rather than dishes.

Brushes included in the set

According to Peaty’s, the full set includes four core brushes that most riders need for a complete wash routine.

That usually means a big body brush for the frame and wheels, a narrower brush for tyres and knobs, a drivetrain brush for chain and cassette, and a detail brush for awkward spots.

Key design features

The brushes use a mix of bristle stiffness so you can shift heavy grime without chewing through paint and seals.

Handles are shaped so you can reach behind chainrings, between spokes, and around brake mounts without skinning your knuckles every time.

Build quality and eco angle

Peaty’s puts emphasis on sealed wood handles and reduced plastic where possible, which helps durability and keeps the brushes feeling solid in the hand.

For riders who wash bikes weekly through winter, that robust build is just as important as cleaning power.

2. Price, Value And How The Peaty’s Brush Set Compares

Pricing for Peaty’s Complete Bicycle Brush Set typically sits around £39.99 in the UK, though retailers and offers vary over time.

On top of that, buying the full set works out roughly 12.5% cheaper than purchasing each brush separately, which is a meaningful saving if you are building a proper cleaning kit from scratch.

Brush set versus individual brushes

If you are replacing just one worn out brush, buying a single item can make sense, but for most riders the full set offers better overall value.

You get a consistent feel in the hand, and the shapes have been designed to work together so jobs overlap less and cleaning is quicker.

How it fits into a complete cleaning setup

When we set up customers with a new cleaning routine in the workshop, we often pair a brush kit like this with a dedicated wash and degreaser.

That combination keeps the spend reasonable while giving you the tools to keep the bike running smoothly through a full season.

Table: Example costs for a Peaty’s based cleaning bundle

3. How Each Peaty’s Brush Works On Real-World Bikes

In our workshop we see wet commutes, gritty winter club rides, and mud-heavy mountain bikes, so brushes get tested hard without any special treatment.

Below is how the four brush types in the Peaty’s set tend to perform in day to day use.

Frame and wheel brush

The big body brush, often called the Bog Brush by Peaty’s, has 360 degree bristles that wrap around tubes and spokes for faster coverage.

This helps cut cleaning time and reduces how often you knock the head into your frame.

Drivetrain brush

The drivetrain brush has an angled head and stiffer inner bristles, which is handy for getting into chain links, cassette teeth, and jockey wheels.

We find this works especially well if you pre soak with a degreaser, then scrub from multiple angles rather than just side on.

Detail and tyre brushes

The detail brush is narrow with a softer tip, good for cleaning around brake mounts, seat clamps, and under bottle cages, where you do not want scratches.

The tyre brush uses stiff bristles set at roughly 90 degrees to the handle so you can attack sidewalls and treads without bending your wrist at odd angles.

Did You Know?

The complete Peaty's brush set includes four task-specific brushes: Bog Brush for frames and wheels, Detail Brush for tight spots, Drivetrain Brush for chain and cassette, and Tyre Brush for treads and sidewalls.

4. Pairing The Brush Set With Peaty’s LoamFoam And Kits

The brushes do their best work when combined with a good cleaning fluid, and Peaty’s LoamFoam range is designed to match their hardware.

For many riders the easiest entry point is the Peaty’s LoamFoam Starter Pack Bicycle Cleaning Kit at £26.66, which gives you the core liquids to get started.

Why LoamFoam works well with the brushes

LoamFoam is bike specific, so it is designed to loosen mud and road film without attacking seals, carbon, or anodised finishes when used correctly.

That makes it a safer option than aggressive household cleaners that can strip grease or fade decals over time.

Going further with complete kits

If you want a full spread of products, Peaty’s Complete Bicycle Cleaning Kit comes in around £74.99 as an all in one box.

It is a good match for riders who want to keep one dedicated carry case in the car or garage with everything ready to go.

Using concentrate to save space and money

Peaty’s LoamFoam Concentrate Cleaner 1 Litre, from £20.82, lets you mix multiple bottles of cleaner from a single container.

We like concentrates for regular washers because they cut plastic use and lower the cost per wash while keeping performance consistent.

5. Step‑By‑Step: How We Use Peaty’s Brush Set In The Workshop

Here is the basic cleaning routine we follow in our workshop using a Peaty’s style brush set, plus cleaner and degreaser.

This is the process we would use on most geared bikes unless they arrive in an unusual state.

A. Pre rinse and degrease

We gently hose or low pressure rinse the bike to remove loose mud before introducing any brushes.

Then we apply degreaser to the chain, cassette, and chainrings and let it sit for a few minutes before agitating with the drivetrain brush.

B. Main wash

Next we apply bike cleaner across the frame, fork, wheels, and cockpit, usually with a spray bottle or foaming trigger.

The Bog Brush or main frame brush is then used to work from top to bottom, paying attention to undersides and behind the fork and stays.

C. Detail and tyre work

Once the bulk of the dirt is off, we switch to the detail brush for tight areas like front mech mounts, suspension pivots, and under brake hoses.

Finally, the tyre brush is used on sidewalls and treads, which helps remove embedded grit that can otherwise end up back on your shiny drivetrain.

6. Tips To Avoid Damage When Using Peaty’s Brushes

Used properly, Peaty’s brushes are safe for modern carbon, alloy, and steel frames, but like any tool they can do harm if misused.

Here are the main points we stress with customers who clean their own bikes at home.

Go easy around bearings and seals

Avoid aggressive scrubbing directly into headset, bottom bracket, and suspension seals, since you are trying to keep dirt out of those areas, not push it in.

We prefer to clean around these spots with a softer brush head and let the cleaner do more of the work instead.

Use the right brush for the right area

Reserve the stiffest brushes for tyres and the dirtiest drivetrain parts, and keep a separate softer brush for painted surfaces and decals.

This reduces the risk of micro scratching clear coat or polishing gloss finishes into a dull sheen over time.

Let chemicals work before scrubbing

Bike specific cleaners and degreasers are designed to loosen grime if you give them a little dwell time.

If you scrub hard straight away to compensate, you will wear out both the brush and the bike finish sooner than needed.

7. Caring For Your Peaty’s Brushes So They Last Longer

A good brush set should last several seasons of weekly washing if you look after it properly.

We treat our workshop brushes as consumables, but with a bit of care you can slow that cycle down and save money.

Rinse brushes after every wash

Always rinse bristles in clean water once you finish the bike, so degreaser and grit do not sit in the brush and harden.

This keeps bristles more flexible and stops them turning into a sanding block by the next wash.

Let them dry between uses

Try to store brushes somewhere they can air dry instead of leaving them in a bucket of dirty water.

This helps prevent mould on wood handles and keeps any metal parts from corroding.

Retire brushes from paint to drivetrain in stages

Once a soft brush starts to look tired, demote it to dirtier jobs like drivetrain or tyre work rather than throwing it away instantly.

Keeping a simple rotation like this is a cheap way to keep the brush set usable for as long as possible.

Did You Know?

All brushes in Peaty's Bicycle Brush Set use sealed Beech wood handles, which cuts plastic use and improves durability compared with typical all-plastic brush kits.

8. Who The Peaty’s Bicycle Brush Set Is Best Suited For

This brush set is not just for mountain bikers covered in LoamFoam in January, it suits a wider range of riders.

Here is who we tend to recommend it to in the workshop.

Regular riders and commuters

If you ride several times a week in all weathers, a proper brush set pays for itself in lower wear on chains, cassettes, and pads.

For daily commuters, good cleaning tools are often the difference between a quiet, reliable bike and a noisy, rusty one.

Enthusiasts with multiple bikes

Riders with road, gravel, and mountain bikes benefit from a consistent kit they know and trust, so cleaning becomes a habit rather than a chore.

One set of brushes can serve the whole fleet if you are careful with cross contamination between very dirty and cleaner bikes.

Riders short on workshop space

Because the four brushes cover such a wide range of jobs, you do not need a huge box of random tools to keep a tidy bike.

For riders in flats or shared spaces this compact, multi use approach is a real help.

9. When A Cheaper Brush Set Might Be Enough

We like Peaty’s kit in the workshop, but we are also honest when something more basic will do an acceptable job.

Not every rider needs the same level of kit, and we respect that.

Occasional fair‑weather riders

If you rarely ride in the wet and your bike spends most of its time indoors, you can get away with a simpler, cheaper brush or sponge setup.

You will still benefit from a proper chain degreaser and lube, but you might not need a full four piece system from day one.

Riders on tight budgets

We would always rather see a rider spending a little less on tools and still cleaning their bike regularly than waiting for the perfect kit and never washing it.

You can always start small with one or two key brushes and upgrade when the budget allows.

Shared or public wash facilities

If you use shared bike wash stations or club facilities, it can make sense to keep your home kit minimal and rely on communal brushes for heavy jobs.

In those cases, a Peaty’s style brush set can be the long term goal rather than the first purchase.

10. Our Workshop Verdict On Peaty’s Bicycle Brush Set

From a mechanic’s point of view, Peaty’s brush set hits a sensible balance between price, durability, and real world cleaning performance.

We have seen similar style sets that are cheaper but wear out quickly, and others that cost more without adding much extra in day to day use.

Pros in daily use

• Four brushes cover almost every part of the bike without needing extra tools.

• Shapes and bristles feel purpose built rather than rebranded household brushes.

• Sealed wood handles give good grip when wet and a solid, workshop grade feel.

• Works very well with Peaty’s own LoamFoam and degreaser products.

Limitations to be aware of

• Initial outlay can feel high if you only clean the bike occasionally.

• No carrying case in the base brush set, so storage is up to you.

• Still needs correct technique to avoid paint damage, just like any brush kit.

How it fits our philosophy

Our aim is always to keep you riding faster, safer, and for longer, and clean bikes are a big part of that.

Peaty’s Bicycle Brush Set supports that goal by making regular washing quicker and less of a faff, which is why we are happy to recommend it as a solid, long term option.

Conclusion

Peaty’s Bicycle Brush Set is a well considered, workshop worthy kit that gives you the main tools you need to keep any bike genuinely clean, not just rinsed.

If you pair it with suitable cleaners and follow a simple routine, you will extend drivetrain life, spot issues sooner, and make every ride feel closer to that fresh from service feeling.

Whether you are a daily commuter, a weekend rider, or running multiple bikes, we are happy to talk you through the best way to integrate a brush set like this into your own maintenance routine.

Book in, drop by for a chat, or explore our cleaning range online if you would like some tailored advice on setting up a simple, effective bike care kit that keeps you riding for longer.