What kind of grease/oil for rear derailer?
09-05-08, 06:55 PM
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What kind of grease/oil for rear derailer?
I took my rear derailer off my bike because I couldn't get it shifting good. I cleaned it pretty good, but I am not sure what kind of grease I need to put on the pulleys. It is a Shimano Deore that came on my 05 Tassajara. There are no bearings on the pulleys just metal collars that fit in the pulley. Also, do I need to put grease on the spring?
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09-06-08, 03:32 AM
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You took it off? That is just awesome. Welcome to the next 5min-half day of your life. I completely identify with where you're at: confused.
https://www.sheldonbrown.com/derailer-adjustment.html
https://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=64
https://www.sheldonbrown.com/derailer-adjustment.html
https://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=64
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Grease on the spring? No. When it comes to bikes and lubrication, less is more. Lube, be it chain oil or grease, attracts dirt and becomes an abrasive paste. So only use as little as you can.
BTW, removing, replacing, and tuning a deraileur is no big deal. I swapped a broken RD for a fresh one in about half an hour, and I didn't really know what I was doing (B tension? What the hell is that?)
Next time you can't get it shifting though try some simple cable adjustments. It's much easier and more effective.
Oh, and find a real bike shop and get some real grease and chain lube. Walmart stuff tends to be... well... you get what you pay for I guess.
BTW, removing, replacing, and tuning a deraileur is no big deal. I swapped a broken RD for a fresh one in about half an hour, and I didn't really know what I was doing (B tension? What the hell is that?)
Next time you can't get it shifting though try some simple cable adjustments. It's much easier and more effective.Oh, and find a real bike shop and get some real grease and chain lube. Walmart stuff tends to be... well... you get what you pay for I guess.
