anti-seize.

[sickboyblue]

Do I NEED to use an anti-seize compound when building my bike or is it just a good idea?

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

It is a very good idea.

Some things you can get away with not using any, but you may regret it if you don't put some sort of grease on the bottom bracket and pedal threads.

 

[sickboyblue]

Cheers Phil..visit to b&q tomorrow for me then!
'building' my bike consists of fitting seatpost, front wheel and pedals.. so I assume the bottom bracket has already been greased. I'll defo need to do the pedal as I can envisage these being upgraded within a few months.

 

[smokeysmoo]

I'm sure you know but just in case.

Don't forget, pedals tighten towards the front wheel and loosen towards the rear wheel

 

[sickboyblue]

Thanks smokeysmoo.. figured that one when I was building the kids bikes at christmas.. Funnily enough they came with pedals etc pre-greased!

 

[musa]

if you wanna be extra fettlious (sp) and you have tools check the bb for grease, you may find its under greased etc

 

[smokeysmoo]

if you wanna be extra fettlious (sp) and you have tools check the bb for grease, you may find its under greased etc

Indeed, manufacturers certianly don't go overboard with these things when they have them built.

If you've got the toolage and the know how it's simple enough to whip it out and grease the threads, it could save a lot of pain in the future.

 

[User19783]

I use copaslip on everything,

 

[Profpointy]

I use copaslip on everything,

I hope you mean "copaslip on everything that needs anti-sieze" and NOT using it on bearings. . Although grease / vaseline will do as anti-size, copaslip is specifically for the job, but not the other way round instead of grease.
Not trying to be funny, but some folks actually use copaslip for bearings.

To slightly labour the point, vaseline would do instead of anti-sieze, but I wouldn't smear on copaslip if I had a sore arse.

 

[User19783]

You mean "copaslip on everything that needs anti-sieze" and NOT using it on bearings. . Although grease / vaseline will do as anti-size, copaslip is specifically for the job, but not the other way round instead of grease.

yes, you are right, sorry for the misinformation.

 

[Profpointy]

to User19783 - didn't mean to come over quite as pooey in replying to your post, which was fine in the context, just that some others seem to mis-use coppaslip for bearings rather than it's proper purpose as anti-sieze

 

[Mile195]

I use lithium grease, which'll cost you about 5 quid from any bike shop.... it doesn't interact with moisture in the same way as normal axle grease over time, but ultimately either will do.

 

[Erudin]

I use Finish Line Anti Seize Grease, has a brush built in and enough to last years.