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Old 12-23-12 | 01:50 AM
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Bikes: too many bikes from 1967 10s (5x2)Frejus to a Sumitomo Ti/Chorus aluminum 10s (10x2), plus one non-susp mtn bike I use as my commuter

Without naming brands (I have an obvious bias) there are three classes of lubes you need for a bike.

1- Ball bearings (hubs, BB, headset and pedals) take grease
2- Chains take a chain lube (no debate, read forums, search google for reviews, or roll dice until you find one you like)
3- all the small pivots on brakes, derailleurs and the like, take a very light oil such as tri-flow.

Freehubs, where serviceable, take a film of light grease, heavy oil. Cables likewise a light film of grease or oil.

As you see, no one product can cover the range of needs which cover a broad spectrum.
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