Originally Posted by
tds101
I see you have extra grease in the folding mech, and I can understand why. Being in a tropical environment, this will ensure that the steel parts don't rust. I'm by the ocean, so I'm now inspired to follow suit. Very smart thing to do.
Indeed. I keep my gear generously greased. The bluish lube earlier is high temperature lithium grease. With a drop point of 500°F for automotive use, it remains intact under all operating temperatures, shears and pressures a bicycle will ever encounter. $3 buys a can.
