which lube to use on new headset?
11-05-05, 08:05 AM
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which lube to use on new headset?
I just bought a new frame and it can with a fork and intergrated rebuildable headset. The headset has no lube, what kind of lube is needed?
11-05-05, 08:08 AM
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White lithium grease for the bearings, I guess you could also use it for any other lubing you think necessary for the install. It's good stuff.
11-05-05, 11:18 AM
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The bearing cartridges in an integrated headset should be lubed and require nothing more.
11-05-05, 06:54 PM
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If it's intergrated you should have cartridge bearings. Don't touch them. Put it back together and go ride.
11-05-05, 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by fmw
The bearing cartridges in an integrated headset should be lubed and require nothing more.
I was asking, "what KIND of lube should I use"...........................
11-05-05, 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Sentinal5
If it's intergrated you should have cartridge bearings. Don't touch them. Put it back together and go ride.
They're not cartridge bearings, other wize I wouldn't be asking. They're the old fashioned kind.
11-05-05, 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Razrcide
Available at Home Depot and the like........
11-05-05, 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by cookie monster
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11-06-05, 06:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Matt Gaunt
White lithium grease for the bearings, I guess you could also use it for any other lubing you think necessary for the install. It's good stuff.
