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Bike maintenance brand apologises to Sir Chris Hoy and removes video linking cycling legend’s cancer diagnosis to rival chain lube after legal action threatened

Green Oil founder Simon Nash has confirmed he apologised for “any distress” caused by the video, which claimed Hoy’s cancer was linked to “PTFE bike lubricant exposure”, but insisted he didn’t think the six-time Olympic champion “would mind at all”

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Green Oil criticised for “really poor taste” Sir Chris Hoy posts

Sir Chris Hoy’s management launches legal action against bike maintenance brand over “distressing” video linking cancer diagnosis to use of rival company’s chain lube

Representatives of the six-time Olympic champion requested for the posts, questioning whether Hoy’s cancer was linked to “PTFE bike lubricant exposure”, to be removed by 15:00 on 16 January, but received no response. The posts have since been removed.

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Green Oil criticised for “really poor taste” Sir Chris Hoy posts

Bike maintenance brand criticised for “really poor taste” video linking Sir Chris Hoy’s cancer diagnosis to use of rival company’s chain lube

Green Oil faces backlash over "disgraceful" social media posts asking: "Did Sir Chris Hoy get cancer from PTFE bike lubricant exposure?"

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Green Oil Massive Brush SLR

Undeniably pricey and not the only brush you'll need, but excellent for general cleaning

£52.99
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2021 Green Oil Dry Chain Wax

Green Oil Dry Chain Wax

Clean, easy to apply and use, with no nasty chemicals

£14.99
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2021 Green Oil Agent Apple Degreaser

Green Oil Agent Apple Degreaser

Not cheap compared to some, but impressive cleaning power should you neglect your drivetrain

£14.99
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Green Oil Wet Chain Lube

Green Oil Wet Chain Lube

Excellent long-lasting lube that keeps faff and mess to a minimum

£7.99
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Green Oil Eco Rider Deluxe Set

Environmentally friendly and also impressively effective

£64.99
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2021 Green Oil Clean Chain Degreaser Jelly

Green Oil Clean Chain Degreaser Jelly

Eco-friendly, powerful, and easy to use without wasting loads

£6.99
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Kask Wasabi helmet

Five cool things coming soon from Kask, Santini, Chrome Industries, Green Oil and Renpho

Here's a selection of some of the coolest stuff we're testing at the moment. Full reviews are on the way...

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