[net.bicycle] Grease Query

jdpravitz@wateng.UUCP (Jim Pravitz) (11/06/84)

[munch, munch ... has the bug been squished yet?]

What kinds of grease are best for hubs, cranks, pedals and headsets?
I've been using Phil Wood's green grease for a few years and it seems
(to me) to break down fairly quick.  Is a thicker grease more appropriate?
How about ordinary car grease?  My Miche pedals came packed with a thicker
tan coloured grease (origin unknown) ... maybe this is the 'right stuff'?
This is for a non racing bike, with desired regreasing about every 1000
to 3000 km (if this sounds like a reasonable interval).

[No doubt this has been discussed in the past, but I missed it back then]

Jim ... UUCP: {decvax|utzoo|ihnp4|allegra|clyde}!watmath!wateng!jdpravitz

thielges@uiucdcsb.UUCP (11/08/84)

I use car grease.  The local bike mechanic gurus say its just a good as
special bike grease.  One tube will last a lifetime for only $1.19.
				Bart Thielges