Anybody used Vaseleine to lubricate hub-bearings?

[Chris S]

It seems like a readily available solution. More importantly I won't have a partially used tub of something lying around for years afterwards. (I've still got some T-Cut from the 1990's!)

 

[Profpointy]

whilst it would probably be fine, a lifetime supply of general purpose grease is maybe a fiver

 

[raleighnut]

It seems like a readily available solution. More importantly I won't have a partially used tub of something lying around for years afterwards. (I've still got some T-Cut from the 1990's!)

Vaseline is good for aluminium seatposts on a bike but not much else.

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

I found a tin of lithium grease yesterday. I used it for a new seatpost but did hesitate when I saw the 48p price label on it. It may be 20-year-old vintage grease.

 

[Fab Foodie]

Vaseline is good for aluminium seatposts on a bike but not much else.

Wrong.
I have many bikes running with nothing but Vaseline in wheel Hubs, bottom brackets and nuts, bolts and other threads. It's cheap and works a treat.

 

[Fab Foodie]

It seems like a readily available solution. More importantly I won't have a partially used tub of something lying around for years afterwards. (I've still got some T-Cut from the 1990's!)

Yes, it's perfect for bike usage. Whack it on.

 

[DEFENDER01]

I have used Vaseline on many things but not bikes.

 

[mrbikerboy73]

It would probably be ok as a temporary measure. I remember my mate using Fairy liquid for his hub bearings on his BMX years ago!

 

[Tojo]

its too thick and gummy use something with less viscosity your restricting your PR's.....

 

[Fab Foodie]

It would probably be ok as a temporary measure. I remember my mate using Fairy liquid for his hub bearings on his BMX years ago!

No it's fine as a permanent fix.

 

[Fab Foodie]

its too thick and gummy use something with less viscosity your restricting your PR's.....

It's neither thick, nor gummy.

 

[mrbikerboy73]

No it's fine as a permanent fix.

Fairy Liquid? Surely not....

 

[Fab Foodie]

Fairy Liquid? Surely not....

.... err ....I meant the Vaseline!

 

[mrbikerboy73]

.... err ....I meant the Vaseline!

Now you tell me!

 

[Fab Foodie]

Now you tell me!