Preferred Grease ?

[Jdratcliffe]

looking to do more and more on my bike need a good grease for seat posts/BB ( if you can use the same stuff)? frame and seat post are ali fyi.

 

[derrick]

i use a lythium grease some thing like this.
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=5959

 

[ianrauk]

Got one of those squeezy green tubes of grease from Halfords a couple of years back on one of their buy one get one free thingys. Does it's job.

 

[black'n'yellow]

Almost anything will do. I bought a tub of marine grease from a boat yard a few years ago which I'm still getting through...

 

[compo]

I use lithium grease. Bought a tub from Earnest Doe's agricultural merchants 3 years ago and it is still going strong. I reckon it will see my cycling days out. If it's good enough for tractors and combined harvesters it's good enough for my bike!

 

[slowmotion]

I use Castrol LMX grease, £4 for a 400g cartridge. It's thin enough to squirt down an 18g hypodermic needle so you can get it accurately onto derailleur pivots. It's good for bearings too. I have no idea how it stacks up against othe greases but it seems to work OK.

 

[Jdratcliffe]

I use Castrol LMX grease, £4 for a 400g cartridge. It's thin enough to squirt down an 18g hypodermic needle so you can get it accurately onto derailleur pivots. It's good for bearings too. I have no idea how it stacks up against othe greases but it seems to work OK.

where you get your needle from?

 

[Andy_R]

Almost anything will do. I bought a tub of marine grease from a boat yard a few years ago which I'm still getting through...

Don't know why, but for some reason I read that as "margerine grease"

 

[mickle]

This: http://www.whitelightningco.com/products/crystal.htm


Crystal™ Grease:

A Different Kind of Bicycle Grease!
Crystal Clear. Odorless. Non-Staining. Non-toxic. Biodegradable.

White Lightning has developed Crystal™ Grease for cyclists and mechanics who are simply unwilling to compromise on performance or ecology. An aluminum based thickening system makes Crystal Grease 100% water proof, perfect for wet weather road rides or stream crossings on a mountain bike. Premium hydro-treated base oils deliver smooth bearing lubrication and long-lasting durability. Crystal Grease will not attack gaskets, seals or carbon fiber. Crystal will not stain painted surfaces. Crystal Grease allows mechanics to visually identify wear and contaminate particles.

 

[slowmotion]

where you get your needle from?

I can't remember! I've had a box of 100 for years. You can get them from any of the online lab. suppliers or ebay. Search for Luer lock Microlance. Here's an example...

http://www.medical-equipment.org.uk/Medical-Supplies/Syringes-Needles/BD/Page2.html

PM sent.

 

[black'n'yellow]

Don't know why, but for some reason I read that as "margerine grease"

you can definitely taste the difference..

A Different Kind of Bicycle Grease!

one that costs four times as much..? ( )

 

[Moodyman]

Not tried it meself, but petroleum jelly gets plenty mentions on here and elsewhere.

Fab Foodie and a few others are huge advocates

 

[mickle]

you can definitely taste the difference..



one that costs four times as much..? ( )

Four times as much as what?

 

[tyred]

Not tried it meself, but petroleum jelly gets plenty mentions on here and elsewhere.

Fab Foodie and a few others are huge advocates

I use it. No problems so far, it's less damaging to the hands for those of us that hate working in latex gloves.

 

[black'n'yellow]

Four times as much as what?

other greases..?