Re: [RBW] Re: New build and grease

I have both boat axle and Phil. Depends on what I'm feeling like that day. Between the two you can't go wrong! Use lots and use often! On Tue, May 22, 2012 at 10:27 PM, Michael_S wrote: > Sta-lube boat axle grease... my tub is at least 10 yea

[RBW] Re: New build and grease

Sta-lube boat axle grease... my tub is at least 10 years old. Works like a charm. A greasy charm. Think I bought it based on some comment Gary Fisher wrote. Guess he and Grant can't be wrong. ~mike On Tuesday, May 22, 2012 3:44:15 AM UTC-7, Tim wrote: > > I'm doing my first ever new build t

[RBW] Re: New build and grease

Phil grease is "waterproof", which means that the smell lasts on your hands for many washings. My oldest daughter's first impressions of her doting father undoubtedly included the slightly minty smell of Phil grease. Someday when she's being pursued by young men, they'd do well to dab some Phil

[RBW] Re: New build and grease

You can use Phil for everything and be just fine. If you want to get obsessive, read on... I particularly like boat trailer wheel bearing grease (the tacky blue stuff) for headsets. Rolling friction isn't an issue there, so a thick, tacky grease that resists water washout is appropriate. If I

[RBW] Re: New build and grease

Another vote for either Park or Phil. Whichever is easier to get locally. I've also used marine wheel bearing grease and that works, too. Have even used "white" grease in the past. That was my least favorite as it didn't seem to last as long. And wasn't as waterproof. Eric Platt St. Pau

[RBW] Re: New build and grease

Many years ago, on the advice of "Uncle Al" I bought a tube of blue marine wheel bearing grease (like for boat trailer wheel bearings) at a local hardware store. By tube I mean the big cardboard things you can put in calking guns if you want to. It was very economical and has worked very well. O

Re: [RBW] Re: New build and grease

Me, I use cheap auto wheel bearing grease from NAPA or somesuch. Nice 'n' sticky -- and cheap. Stick a cheap hobby paintbrush through a hole in the lid for easy access for threads, nuts and such. Use your finger for larger quantities, or pack into a grease gun. If I buy another Phil lubricant, it

[RBW] Re: New build and grease

What Joe is saying and Tim speaks with the same frame of mind I have. Buy sealed everything and ride the bike. But bottom line is if I'm greasing something it's with Phil grease and as far as I'm concerned it smells like bicycle grease which stinks just as well. Avoid white grease. Grease is not su

[RBW] Re: New build and grease

Phil. Because it's a cool company, and their stuff works. Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Tuesday, May 22, 2012 12:33:32 PM UTC-7, rcnute wrote: > I use the Phil grease. I figure I'm not running a shop so I can buy > fancy expensive grease. Tried white lithium but it tends to get dry > and ta

[RBW] Re: New build and grease

I use the Phil grease. I figure I'm not running a shop so I can buy fancy expensive grease. Tried white lithium but it tends to get dry and tacky. Ryan On May 22, 3:44 am, Tim wrote: > I'm doing my first ever new build this weekend. I have a new blue 52cm > Sam coming on Wednesday and all the

Re: [RBW] Re: New build and grease

I too used the Park grease. A tub lasted me 5 years. I built many bikes and repacked many wheels. Good stuff. On Tuesday, May 22, 2012 2:04:26 PM UTC-4, Peter M wrote: > I like park grease since it is sold at my local REI...if they sold > something else I would probably just buy that too though

Re: [RBW] Re: New build and grease

I like park grease since it is sold at my local REI...if they sold something else I would probably just buy that too though park stuff has a non-automotive smell which is nice. Nothing has as satisfying of a smell as frame saver though, I could wear that like cologne, haha. On Tue, May 22, 2012 a

[RBW] Re: New build and grease

+1 on the "grease is grease" front. On Tuesday, May 22, 2012 3:44:15 AM UTC-7, Tim wrote: > > I'm doing my first ever new build this weekend. I have a new blue 52cm > Sam coming on Wednesday and all the parts and am building it up for my > girlfriend. So what kind of grease do you guys think i