how about this dumb question about grease.....
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how about this dumb question about grease.....
I have one those fancy small grease guns like Park Tool sells.....(the gg-1). I run park grease in it out f my tub of grease. i recently ran into another grease gun.....that i got for free. What would you fill this with knowing you already have a tool filled with bike specific park grease/
What is everyones go to grease for reabuilds and servicing...
Id rather stay away from the mobile one or that crap red and tacky stuff.........as both appear to turn to liquid garbage from sitting. Im looking for recommendations that wont break down and turn into a nightmare to clean up in my toolbox or in my bikes...
What is everyones go to grease for reabuilds and servicing...
Id rather stay away from the mobile one or that crap red and tacky stuff.........as both appear to turn to liquid garbage from sitting. Im looking for recommendations that wont break down and turn into a nightmare to clean up in my toolbox or in my bikes...
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there is no such thing as bike specific grease. That's only marketing. Just fill it with another type of grease, thicker or thinner, with additives or without, whatever..
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My tube of Phil Wood grease has separated after sitting for less than a year. And I live in a temperate zone here in San Jose, CA. In fact the Phil Wood grease also says it’s made in San Jose, CA on it. Terroir and everything.
Whereas a cheap can of generic grease has sat in my same garage for at least a dozen years and has not separated or changed in any way.
I still like the Phil Wood grease for its light and slick feel but I am not under any illusion that it will outlast generic grease.
Whereas a cheap can of generic grease has sat in my same garage for at least a dozen years and has not separated or changed in any way.
I still like the Phil Wood grease for its light and slick feel but I am not under any illusion that it will outlast generic grease.
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I’ve been using the Park brand PPL-2 bearing grease for a long time. I’m still on my first tub. If my plan to do a bunch of bearing repacking this Winter actually happens, it’s possible that I may finish off the tub. Not so sure that I’ll be paying a premium price for the Park product and may just get some basic waterproof bearing grease from the auto parts store.
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Ive been through a few tubs of park grease and a few tubes of phil. Never impressed with the phil actually but never had it seperate on me.
I know red and tacky is garbage. Ive had chassis grease tubes leak all over based on that trash despite that being favored by many automotive guys.
I like that a simple question caused one guy to blow his brains out. Thats helpful.
Sounds like next time im at farm and fleet...just grab any tub of cheap stuff then...
I know red and tacky is garbage. Ive had chassis grease tubes leak all over based on that trash despite that being favored by many automotive guys.
I like that a simple question caused one guy to blow his brains out. Thats helpful.
Sounds like next time im at farm and fleet...just grab any tub of cheap stuff then...
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My tube of Phil Wood grease has separated after sitting for less than a year. And I live in a temperate zone here in San Jose, CA. In fact the Phil Wood grease also says it’s made in San Jose, CA on it......
I still like the Phil Wood grease for its light and slick feel but I am not under any illusion that it will outlast generic grease.
I still like the Phil Wood grease for its light and slick feel but I am not under any illusion that it will outlast generic grease.
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I have one those fancy small grease guns like Park Tool sells.....(the gg-1). I run park grease in it out f my tub of grease. i recently ran into another grease gun.....that i got for free. What would you fill this with knowing you already have a tool filled with bike specific park grease/
What is everyones go to grease for reabuilds and servicing...
Id rather stay away from the mobile one or that crap red and tacky stuff.........as both appear to turn to liquid garbage from sitting. Im looking for recommendations that wont break down and turn into a nightmare to clean up in my toolbox or in my bikes...
What is everyones go to grease for reabuilds and servicing...
Id rather stay away from the mobile one or that crap red and tacky stuff.........as both appear to turn to liquid garbage from sitting. Im looking for recommendations that wont break down and turn into a nightmare to clean up in my toolbox or in my bikes...
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I basically use Phil’s or Finish Line Teflon depending on purely unscientific and unsupported biases for the application of each.
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I have one those fancy small grease guns like Park Tool sells.....(the gg-1). I run park grease in it out f my tub of grease. i recently ran into another grease gun.....that i got for free. What would you fill this with knowing you already have a tool filled with bike specific park grease/
What is everyones go to grease for reabuilds and servicing...
Id rather stay away from the mobile one or that crap red and tacky stuff.........as both appear to turn to liquid garbage from sitting. Im looking for recommendations that wont break down and turn into a nightmare to clean up in my toolbox or in my bikes...
What is everyones go to grease for reabuilds and servicing...
Id rather stay away from the mobile one or that crap red and tacky stuff.........as both appear to turn to liquid garbage from sitting. Im looking for recommendations that wont break down and turn into a nightmare to clean up in my toolbox or in my bikes...
Oil bleed on your workbench is probably irrelevant to how that grease would perform in a bike, as the bearings would just mix the oil back in as soon as you ride again.
Maybe just store the grease differently? Like in a milk jug cut in half?
In general I don’t store POL in a toolbox. I’ve made exceptions for Superlube because it comes in a tube that seals well… but definitely has some separation if left alone for awhile.
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As mentioned above I also just use cheap Marine Grease and it seems many others on this forum do too. I use it on bearings, corrosion protection for screw threads, metal seatposts/frames, clamping surfaces, etc. Also if the grease you have starts to separate you can just stir it up to make it new again so no need to throw it away. Most greases are fine for bike use. Don't get too caught up in the "what's the best" debate. You can do a search for explanations of greases with plenty of headache inducing articles if you really want to get an understanding of what's in different greases and what ingredients work best in different situations.
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We use the Red & Tacky in the grease gun. The1 lb tub lasts about a year
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I use Park grease, because my wife got me a tube a few years ago for Christmas. Before that I used marine trailer bearing grease, the red stuff, Lubriplate, it really doesn't matter as long as you use waterproof grease(I learned the hard way).
Bicycle use doesn't stress the grease that much, so almost anything will do. And with the increased use of sealed bearings, there are few things that need grease on a regular basis.
Bicycle use doesn't stress the grease that much, so almost anything will do. And with the increased use of sealed bearings, there are few things that need grease on a regular basis.
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Ive been through a few tubs of park grease and a few tubes of phil. Never impressed with the phil actually but never had it seperate on me.
I know red and tacky is garbage. Ive had chassis grease tubes leak all over based on that trash despite that being favored by many automotive guys.
I like that a simple question caused one guy to blow his brains out. Thats helpful.
Sounds like next time im at farm and fleet...just grab any tub of cheap stuff then...
I know red and tacky is garbage. Ive had chassis grease tubes leak all over based on that trash despite that being favored by many automotive guys.
I like that a simple question caused one guy to blow his brains out. Thats helpful.
Sounds like next time im at farm and fleet...just grab any tub of cheap stuff then...
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I wouldn't put anything in it until you know what other grease you might need....often.
Some pawls in freehubs might need a very light grease. But how often are you going to be lubing the pawls in a freehub? I've never had to do that. Not even on freewheels I had for many years.
So save it till you know you have need for another type grease. Then it can also be a spare incase your other breaks.
Some pawls in freehubs might need a very light grease. But how often are you going to be lubing the pawls in a freehub? I've never had to do that. Not even on freewheels I had for many years.
So save it till you know you have need for another type grease. Then it can also be a spare incase your other breaks.
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Since everybody has an A...Hole and an opinion, here is mine. I use Lubriplate EMB synthetic. I bought it at a bearing store next to the refinery where I was employed. At the time I didn't know much about grease and took their word for it. It isn't expensive and works on my hub bearings and on the bearings in my freehub bodies. The EMB stands for electric motor bearing and they turn a little faster than ours and have slightly higher loads.
Lubriplate EMB Grease / 14.5 oz. cartridge (totallybelted.com)
Lubriplate EMB Grease / 14.5 oz. cartridge (totallybelted.com)