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Old 01-23-15 | 03:53 AM
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Bikes: 2013 Cannondale SuperSix - 1998 CAAD3 R500 - 2012 Demo 8 Carbon

Bottom Bracket Service (grease)

I get the feeling all grease is relatively similar, but what do I use for specific applications? Every video online says something different from none, to teflon, to generic. I’m lost. Can I get some mechanics advice?

Right now I have Phil Wood Bearing Grease, Phil Tenacious Oil, and Park Tools anti-seize, but I have no problem buying whatever is best.

So what to use on:

BB30 cups
(I believe they are carbon)
Crank shaft at base and non-drive side tip
(every professional or manufacture video online uses some thick yellow stuff that looks like melted bees wax)
Inside Bearings for overhaul/frequent services
(I prefer light pack/performance/frequent service over overpack/longevity)
Anywhere else necessary

Thanks guys.

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