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Old 05-06-07 | 09:27 AM
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HillRider
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Bikes: '96 Litespeed Catalyst, '05 Litespeed Firenze, '06 Litespeed Tuscany, '20 Surly Midnight Special, All are 3x10. It is hilly around here!

Originally Posted by operator
Grease: Phil wood grease - don't pack bearings with this stuff, once you get water intrusion it marks everything it touches, especially the tires with nasty green. Actually don't use this grease period.
Well, we disagree on this one. I've used Phil for 20+ years and way over 100,00 miles and it doesn't mark anything and doesn't ooze out any more than any other grease in my experience.

As I said, this can be a very contentious subject.
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