Newb lubricant question
 

...I'm new to these Forums, so I have probably missed many a discussion on this subject. And I expect I'm likely to get as many different answers as people giving them, not to mention the fact that there are a plethora of different products out there. But...

...what would the folks on here recommend for greases and oils to use for the different applications on, say, a C/V bike, such as:

--repacking hub bearings

--repacking a headset

--oiling a freewheel

--oiling the chain, pedals, etc.

(I didn't mention the BB because I have already replaced that with a sealed cartridge unit)

...the reason I ask is simply that in just the last 20 years, or even less, everything has changed so much, including the simple stuff like lubricants, and I would simply like to get and use products that are reasonably good. I've got a few different bike oils and greases that I accumulated over the years, but the operative words here are 'over the years' (late 80s and after)...some of them have gotten old and I'm not sure I should use them now...and there are probably newer and better products out there now, anyway...

...so, what do the 'old hands' on here like to use?...

How about reading the sticky at the top of the forum for new posters? it'll answer lots of questions

As bearings goes, live as a bicycle bearing is fairly relaxed. No high rpms, no high temperatures and quite moderate loads. As a consequence pretty much anything goes. There are a few fairly agreed don'ts, and a lively debate about what's "best". IRL you're good as long as you avoid the don'ts.

Some prefer outboard lubes for bearings for their improved water resistance, some use high-end lithium grease, some use generic bearing greases as bought in bulk for automotive/heavy engineering use. Other use boutique stuff that at least is labeled to be optimized for bike care. Whether there is a significacnt difference or not is an open question.
My personal conviction is that frequency of upkeep is more important than which precise products you use.

All I keep around is some tri-flow, phil wood grease, and a small cannister of spray on white lithium.

Boat trailer wheel bearing grease has long been a favorite ,
big tub has lasted a decade.. +

Same here.

...*face turning about 14 different shades of red*...oh, dear!...I missed that!...thank you...
(I've already read a few of Sheldon Brown's articles, including a very good one about lacing a wheel...and his very uncomplimentary one about my Helicomatic hub...:lol:...)