What kind of grease?
06-11-07, 11:58 AM
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What kind of grease?
Hey guys.. I'm going to be putting together a rebuilt 05 specialized hardrock. I just want to know what kind of grease I should apply to things like my ISIS crankset spindles, seat post, quick releases, etc...
I've heard "marine grease" is good... is that true?
Thanks.
I've heard "marine grease" is good... is that true?
Thanks.
06-11-07, 12:11 PM
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You can do a search and find hard core answers for all of:
1) Marine grease
2) Automotive bearing grease.
3) Any one of a several bicycle specific greases.
along with others I am sure, but these come to mind quickly...
The bottom line from my perception is that anything will work, especially if repacked periodically and kept clean in between.
I have a small can of the cheapest grease from the auto parts store, and I expect it to fill all of my grease needs for many years... for about $3.00
1) Marine grease
2) Automotive bearing grease.
3) Any one of a several bicycle specific greases.
along with others I am sure, but these come to mind quickly...
The bottom line from my perception is that anything will work, especially if repacked periodically and kept clean in between.
I have a small can of the cheapest grease from the auto parts store, and I expect it to fill all of my grease needs for many years... for about $3.00
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Little Darwin said it all. The cheapest grease is just as effective. I've used the "good stuff" too, just becuzz. Marine grease is no big deal, like the fuel S/S. If It's a confidence issue.... whichever you like.
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anti-seize compound, if you have any, would be good for the ends of ISIS spindles. grease is also perfectly OK for that.
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Originally Posted by bobsaget
I've heard "marine grease" is good... is that true?
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