NotSoBigBen Posted October 26, 2021 Share I know the hub 'engineers' will defend the specific grease for each application but I laughed when I read this ... 'There's nothing special about any "bike" grease. It's just re-packaged overpriced general lube. The lubrication needs of a bicycle are about one step up from a wheelbarrow.' CraigT48 and PhilipV 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steady Spin Posted October 26, 2021 Share 1 minute ago, NotSoBigBen said: I know the hub 'engineers' will defend the specific grease for each application but I laughed when I read this ... 'There's nothing special about any "bike" grease. It's just re-packaged overpriced general lube. The lubrication needs of a bicycle are about one step up from a wheelbarrow.' Won't exactly put wheelbarrow grease in a fork but it is quite funny. I used a regular teflon bearing grease for my clutch. Never had issues with that. Clutch or any other metal surface that needed a good lubrication. Some specific bits like freehubs, forks, caliper pistons etc do need specific greases though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted October 26, 2021 Share 1 minute ago, Steady Spin said: Won't exactly put wheelbarrow grease in a fork but it is quite funny. I used a regular teflon bearing grease for my clutch. Never had issues with that. Clutch or any other metal surface that needed a good lubrication. Some specific bits like freehubs, forks, caliper pistons etc do need specific greases though. As you say forks and shocks I can understand but bearings as an example, my old man used to tell me 'use whatever grease you have but just make sure they are not dry!' Steady Spin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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