Originally Posted by
FBinNY
+1
Don't let lube snobs complicate your life with buzz words, or "there's only one right way" statements. Look at the auto world. Tons of motor oils and additives all claiming some superiority (all but one are lying), yet do you really believe that simply making routine changes with the right grade of the off the shelf Shell, or Mobil product isn't good engine care?
Good point! Note taken.
Originally Posted by
headloss
Grease is grease... for the most part (esp. on a bicycle). A tacky marine type of grease will hold up best when it comes to water washout. Lots of good tacky grease that doesn't have "marine" printed on the label though. Just be sure to remove all of the old grease before application; sometimes different grease types don't play well together. Or, if known, use the same grease that was previously used.
Got it. So pack marine grade in the gap around the spindle after install as a seal?
Originally Posted by
cny-bikeman
What you are using is fine, if you change any other grease you use should be waterproof or marine grade. Don't know what you mean by "crank shaft." If you have come across the term BB30 I would think you've also seen the term spindle, and what is the base and tip??
Got my car terms and bike terms mixed up. I knew it sounded off. Thanks for the input though.
Originally Posted by
SquidPuppet
I'm curious. Why?
Just because I have the tools now, so I don’t mind repacking 3 times a year or so and then replacing once a year. If I was getting serviced by a shop I might favor longevity. I’m also a performance oriented rider, even if it is just a placebo of speed/time gains—even the thought that pedaling is easier goes a long way in pushing me while attacking a gradient.
Originally Posted by
nfmisso
Boat trailer wheel bearing grease. It is cheap and widely available. On a bike, over fill the void with grease so water can not get in there, than wipe off the excess.
Same question as above—So pack marine grade in the gap around the spindle after install as a seal?