anti seize compound/grease
 

i've got some new pedals on order and want to grease the threads before installing. what is the cheapest working option for getting some grease? can i go to an auto parts store and pick something up?

thanks!

for assembly purposes (or even for ball bearings) any decent auto grease will be fine. You don't need anti-seize for pedal threads, but if you ride in very tough conditions, such as wet winters where they salt the roads or along the shore where you might ride through seawater puddles, then take out insurance by removing and replacing the pedals once a year.

good to know. thanks for replying!

I use anti seize on my pedals, freewheel threads, and bottom bracket cups. I use the same stuff you use for spark plugs and what not. It's cheap enough if you buy the little tube, it lasts forever, and you can use it on your car also.

Indeed, anti-seize is a very effective thread lube/protectant/corrosion preventative. However, it's overkill for almost all bike use and very messy to use. A small tube is cheap enough and does last for years but keep it off your clothes.

I just use anti-sieze for like spoke threads , in the whelbuilding

mostly just Grease, Boat trailer wheel bearing is for hubs, headsets..
lighter stuff, Phil or Park to push thru the needle tip grease gun,

Probably overkill for most bikes applications, but I especially like it on my mountain bikes, they get really wet every time I ride. It is also very messy. I just put a dab on a few places with the end of the tube as the applicator. The rotation of the parts during install spreads it evenly.