Wait For Me

Yea, because cars don't drive around in wet conditions like rain or snow. The many parts of a cars steering and suspension never get wet. Come on people your greasing a bike not a submarine! Talk about complicating a VERY simple task.

wroomwroomoops

I am now curious about
a) that hub/freehub you're talking about, and
b) the seizing issues of the Silent Clutch.

I use Silent Clutch freehubs during the Finnish winter, never had any problems. So far.....

GrandaddyBiker

Do you realize that you are answering a post that was made 7 years ago, in 2005?

Wait For Me

Lol, nope.

wroomwroomoops

It doesn't really matter - someone will find this thread (I find old bikeforum threads all the time, via Google) and maybe appreciate the information.

larwyn

The thread may be old but the topic is current. I use the same grease on bicycles as I do my truck and trailers.

Wait For Me

Smart man!!

speedy25

I liked the ZOMBIE THREAD pic posted in this thread 5 years ago!!

My fave is BelRay waterproof grease. Its fantastic in wheel bearings that frequently see water. I've replaced lots of rusted bearings over the years but never when that product is in them.

Now to find the best thinner lube for stuff that doesnt work well with high viscosity greases.

-SP

Wait For Me

Do you rid your bike under under water? How does your bicycle hubs see more water then a car or motorcycle. Marine grease is designed for the bottom of a boat motor and boat trailer bearings because they get submerged in water. Use it if you wish but let's not make people think they need marine grease in their bicycles.

Phil_gretz

I can't believe that I'm commenting on this thread...

To answer the question...Yes. For my MTB, I will on occasion ride the bike through standing water as deep as the hubs and bottom bracket. I'd like to avoid it, but it happens sometimes and you have to keep moving. This demands a repacking of wheel hubs once the bike has dried out...

PG

Wait For Me

Marine grease can be used is not needed. Just sayin.

PatrickGSR94

The high-temperature grease I use on car brake pads and brake caliper slide pins is pretty good stuff. I've never actually greased anything on my bike yet (just lube the chain with some chain lube stuff) but whenever I do I'll probably use the high-temp grease on it.

bikeman68

Chevron Grease
I concurr, I used this dk Green auto grease in my Campy Hiddenset years ago, and it still runs smooth, its very weather resistant, resists rust and lube failure and isnt Too heavy so its good for BBs too.It apparently is designed to have high shear AND corrosion resistance, because I learned the hard way that some grease, like Finish Line Teflon , allowed my bearings to get water logged thus rust, friction and damage occured due to Lube failure, so NO more of that famous white grease in a bike used outdoors! the only Bicycle Grease I trust for low resistance , shear strength and rust resistance is Phil Wood

ksisler

Definately not recommend using any used motor oil for anything except for properly disposing of it with a service which handles used lubes. Most any auto parts store will gladly except your old oil for proper recycling.

Motor oil picks up a lot of contaminates from the obsure alloys used in the manufacture of modern engines as they wear... Things like cadnium and many other odd metals, etc., that are easily picked up by your skin and absorbed if you come in contact with the oil and most of these are consider rather toxic to people and animals. Those desiring more info can find it with Google or on oil company websites.

OutgunRacing

I used to use Bullshot bearing grease and really loved it. I could put it in, ride for a few months, including rainy rides, take it apart and it looked the same as the day I put it in. Other greases would look dissolved in the same period of time. Does anybody know what kind of grease it was?

bikeman68

Yes, Bull shot is supposed to be good stuff, they had a bike grease called Super Bearing Grease Im pretty sure, its red and reminds me of Amsoil with the red color and aroma (Mmmmmm quality greaase LOL) Id like to see some Bull shot Bike grease again. So Phar Phil Woods grease cant be beat!

wroomwroomoops

Reminds me of a video of a guy shopping for bicycle tires based on their smell. The guy was dead serious (and discarded some really good quality ones, in the process).

I'd pay money to see that vid again, but can't find it.

rydabent

Basically grease is grease. I have used auto wheel bearing grease on my bikes for more than 30 years. That includes wheels BB and headset. How every you need to use a lighter grease in the freewheel assy so the pawls can move freely.

rydabent

I use new Mobil One Extended on my chains. I have a recumbent bike and now a recumbent trike. I do not ride them on dirt or crushed rock, always in improved trails or streets. The chain on my RANS Stratus lasted 8000 miles, and even at that is was just showing the minimum wear on a Park chain wear tool.

I try to keep the chain very clean, wiping it down after every ride or two. Every winter I remove it and scrub it clean with a brass bristle brush in kerosene. I let it dry out for a few days, and then re-lube with the Mobil One.

Dave Mayer

+1. Everything you need to know boiled down into one paragraph.

I use a one-pound tub of white lithium grease I bought at a yard sale for 25 cents. It will last for years.

On my winter bike I use old-school Campagnolo Record hubs that have the grease injection ports in the center of the hub. Despite being 'unsealed', they are the best wet weather hubs ever. When I've ridden through a monsoon, I inject a few grams of fresh grease and watch the old grease get pushed out to be wiped away.

I also use Suntour Grease Guard headsets, BBs and pedals. Complete bearing servicing takes less than 5 minutes. Then: good as new. No need to worry about losing parts or fiddling around with bearing preloads.

Drag

So is that available at automotive stores or only at marine supply houses?

Wait For Me

Does anyone really think a bicycle is more demanding on its moving parts than an automobile??? Really??? A bike needs better grease then a car does?? Think about it, then never worry about it again. 

flashkl

Kendall super blu. Hands down the best smelling grease I've ever smelled.

rydabent

Sure is a lot of posts on such a simple thing. Of course there are special greases. But the fact is car bearing grease is just fine. Big name bike greases are just all glits name and show. Save your money!!!!

rogerstg

+1

The usual reality of internet forums is that the number of responses is inversely proportionate to the importance of any specific recommendation.