Shangri la Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 I have some Easton mountain bike wheels that need the bearings serviced. What is the general consensus on the correct grease to use??
rouxtjie Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 I have some Easton mountain bike wheels that need the bearings serviced. What is the general consensus on the correct grease to use??I just use normal bearing grease...got a tub at builders and i am sure it will last me years. Some guys like marine grease...i couldn't be bothered Greg29 and Grebel 2
V12man Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 http://worldofaccessories.co.za/index.php/parts-oils/consumables/bel-ray/belray-waterproof-grease.html R80 for 500ml - should last a long time... Skylark 1
Grebel Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 I have been using a tub of Lithium grease for the past few years. Bearings get repacked every 6 or so months. Sometimes I leave them for a year. Have not had any failures yet. Biggest thing is to make sure the seals are in good order and NEVER direct a jet of water any where near them. GaryvdM, rouxtjie, ChUkKy and 1 other 4
rouxtjie Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 I have been using a tub of Lithium grease for the past few years. Bearings get repacked every 6 or so months. Sometimes I leave them for a year. Have not had any failures yet. Biggest thing is to make sure the seals are in good order and NEVER direct a jet of water any where near them.Yea also do repack of grease every now and again...BB and hubs(citec's and hope's)...the wheels are almost always prestine. the bb's sometimes need a fresh dose Grebel 1
Cassie Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 Any grease will do...marine perhaps a wee bit better...when you ride in the sea...
Skylark Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 (edited) Also good - Yamalube Blue Wtaerproof grease avail at any Yamaha Dealer, around R70 500g. If you going to the effort of servicing yourself you may as well use decent preferably waterproof stuff, may just be that little bit of extra protection that prevents issues out on the trails. Edited January 8, 2014 by Skylark
rouxtjie Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 Also good - Yamalube Blue Wtaerproof grease avail at any Yamaha Dealer, around R70 500g. If you going to the effort of servicing yourself you may as well use decent preferably waterproof stuff, may just be that little bit of extra protection that prevents issues out on the trails.Isn't all grease waterproof or have waterproofing properties? Hence the reason we use it to keep moisture out of areas with bearings.....serious question.
Alouette3 Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 I just use normal marine grease. Works like a charm.
Cassie Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 Isn't all grease waterproof or have waterproofing properties? Hence the reason we use it to keep moisture out of areas with bearings.....serious question. I guess "waterproof" grease will not form an emulsion when mixed with water...? and others might?
rouxtjie Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 I guess "waterproof" grease will not form an emulsion when mixed with water...? and others might?Ah ok...not that I have seen any emulsified grease...its normally contaminated by grit and sand....
NotSoBigBen Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 You okes can fank me later .... https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/126172-what-grease-to-use/page__hl__grease
rouxtjie Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 see it has been covered then..... I see a mythbusters special coming.... But how to test said theories....suggestions?
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