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16-11.-2003, 10:44 AM
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bolt grease ????
I'm a newbie to this and I'm going to be changing the pedals on my bike. I plan to grease the threads as every bicycle maintenance/repair thing I've read suggests.
But, What kind of grease should I use? Is it the same for any threaded bolt I mess with? Thanks. |
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16-11.-2003, 10:07 PM
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Re: bolt grease ????
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There are tons of bicycle greases out there. I just bought a tube of Phil Wood waterproof grease but I've used Pedro's synthetic in the past. Good job on knowing to grease!! |
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17-11.-2003, 01:47 AM
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Re: Re: bolt grease ????
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It should be the grease like for bearings ... not the lube like for the chain? |
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17-11.-2003, 12:02 PM
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Re: bolt grease ????
I use Loctite blue, as recommended by my mechanic, on all bolts. It also worked great on my bathtub faucet that constantly loosened.
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18-11.-2003, 09:43 AM
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YEP! |
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18-11.-2003, 01:07 PM
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Try the pedro's syn lube. It works really well and is available at just about any bike shop.
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19-11.-2003, 12:48 AM
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You have all validated my question. Apparently all three options are in use:
A) silicone adhesive B) grease, thickish C) lube, suitable for a chain I'm picking B. If I have trouble with something loosening in the first place, then I'll consider silicone adhesive. And lube would probably wear off, out sooner than the grease. That's just my guess. Nobody combines grease & adhesive, do they? That seems self defeating (unless the grease saves the threads and the adhesive holds it all together later). I won't even ask about tightening ... I've read some say no need to over-tighten while others want them as tight as possible (plus adhesive) ... we'll see. I can always check that they aren't loose periodically. |
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19-11.-2003, 02:20 AM
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19-11.-2003, 04:54 AM
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I started using Permatex Anti-Seize on pedal, BB, and crank bolt threads a few months ago. I wasn't having much success with the mountain bike BB and road bike crank bolts staying tight with Pedro's Syn-Grease. The Anti-Seize is working better. However, the riding season here is basically over until April, so I really won't know just how well it works for quite a while yet. I'm going to use it as spoke prep on the next wheelset too. You can find it at every decent auto parts store around for only $2.99 per tube. Anti-Seize isn't much of a lubricant though. Until I run out of the stuff, I'll continue using the Syn-Grease on those parts that are actually supposed to be moving.
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