Bicycle Mechanics - what kind of lube and grease should i get?

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exas
06-04-07, 10:14 PM
what kind of lube and grease should i get for the chain, ballbearings in the wheelaxle (and what about parts of the bike needs something greased up or lubed?)

do i have to go with something bike specific and go to a bike shop to get it or can i get something general and it will still work fine? what do you guys recommend and for which parts?

halfspeed
06-04-07, 10:29 PM
Search the forums. It'll be far more productive than waiting for the same religious issues that get brought up every time this subject comes up.
pgpdlr
06-05-07, 06:26 AM
Oh, No! Not this again!!! Pay heed to halfspeed and search the forums,....please!

San Rensho
06-05-07, 06:49 AM
Any oil, any grease. Motor oil is great, CV joint grease in convenient becaue it comes in a tube.
rmfnla
06-05-07, 09:15 AM
I heard Gucci is coming out with a new grease designed specifically for for Italian bikes.
McDave
06-05-07, 09:32 AM
I prefer lard because you can cook with it too while on tour, or even bacon grease in a pinch. :rolleyes: :D
neil0502
06-05-07, 10:30 AM
I heard Gucci is coming out with a new grease designed specifically for for Italian bikes.

Gucci Gucci Goo?
mike_khad1
06-05-07, 01:58 PM
I use Park PolyLube 1000 for bearings, NAPA White Lithium Grease for threads, and Triflow Oil for my chains, cables, etc.
sweetnsourbkr
06-05-07, 02:21 PM
Gucci Gucci Goo?
:roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
All1NTao
06-05-07, 02:37 PM
Lubramatic wheel bearing grease at Home Depot for the internals