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skilsaw
02-28-11, 02:50 PM
I know this question fits in the mechanics forum, but I think it is deeper than that and requires the wisdom, experience and maturity of those Fifty Plus.

As a kid, I used vaseline in my hubs because that was what we had around the house.
Recently, I've been using a tube of green grease, but am coming to the end of it.
Yesterday I stopped by the automotive section of the big box store and saw red, green and white grease. The selection overwhelmed me.

What is the right colour of bicycle grease?

CACycling
02-28-11, 02:52 PM
What is the right colour of bicycle grease?

Red is the fastest.
NOS88
02-28-11, 02:52 PM
You can still get Phil Wood, and it's green.

AzTallRider
02-28-11, 04:10 PM
The SRAM Red Ceramic bottom bracket I got recently came with a syringe of what I'd call "Atomic Blue" grease. Sure looks hella fast.
LesterOfPuppets
02-28-11, 04:14 PM
I have two reds and a green. I use the Valvoline red primarily.

Bullshot
Valvoline
Phil Woods
2manybikes
02-28-11, 04:16 PM
How long is a rope?
Timtruro
02-28-11, 04:22 PM
How long is a rope?

No longer than this thread.
Garilia
02-28-11, 04:32 PM
My Park Tool PolyLube1000 is blue green. I've had it a long time. Does grease expire?
2manybikes
02-28-11, 04:40 PM
No longer than this thread.

Good reply. :thumb:

How long can I leave a bike in the repair stand? :lol:
Garilia
02-28-11, 04:48 PM
Good reply. :thumb:

How long can I leave a bike in the repair stand? :lol:


Only until you want to ride it.
DX-MAN
02-28-11, 05:18 PM
I've used red, brown, and various shades of green.

I like the 'teal' green; it's Slick 50 One grease.
tsl
02-28-11, 05:27 PM
What is the right colour of bicycle grease?

What color is the bike? And do your other accessories match or contrast?
tsl
02-28-11, 05:29 PM
The SRAM Red Ceramic bottom bracket I got recently came with a syringe of what I'd call "Atomic Blue" grease. Sure looks hella fast.

I'm confused. Then why do they call it Red when it uses Atomic Blue grease? Shouldn't it be SRAM Blue?
Phil85207
02-28-11, 06:05 PM
I think they are telling us that it doesn't matter the color.
kr32
02-28-11, 07:21 PM
I think Retro Grouch used white on his new bike he bought.
JanMM
02-28-11, 07:23 PM
White is indeed the correct color. Like this:







See how nice that looks?
Leukybear
02-28-11, 07:28 PM
Does grease expire?

Nope but it can be contaminated if left in an open container or improper container.
Shifty
02-28-11, 07:30 PM
White is indeed the correct color. Like this:







See how nice that looks?How good can it be, the fly won't stick in it

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d126/telehammer/bugs.gif
Garilia
02-28-11, 07:32 PM
Nope but it can be contaminated if left in an open container or improper container.

Okay, so I won't use it in my Gel packs.