Grease

[BigonaBianchi]

I'm about to fit a new crankset and for once in my life I've read the instructions. It mentions the word grease at least ten times, so which type of grease do I need, or doesn't it matter that much?

I'm guessing greasing it isn't the same as lubing it so I just want to buy the right type of grease.

Why do I have an image of Olivia Newton John in a fifties skirt in my head?

 

[ScotiaLass]

Grease is heavier (like vaseline).
I'd use something that doesn't dry out so quick like Lithium grease, but tbh, any grease will do the job.

 

[djb1971]

Lots of copper grease on the bb threads, if it's a ht11 do the same and smear some normal general use grease onto the axle.

 

[JoeyB]

I use a tub of Castrol LM grease I have for car stuff. I have no idea if that is right or wrong, but my bikes haven't killed me yet so I'll continue to use it...

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_172551_langId_-1_categoryId_165705

 

[fossyant]

Finish Line Waterproof stuff is good.

 

[ScotiaLass]

Lots of copper grease on the bb threads, if it's a ht11 do the same and smear some normal general use grease onto the axle.

Copper grease is so pretty!

 

[djb1971]

Copper grease is so pretty!

Not when its all over your clothes, hands, face, hair and the floor

 

[e-rider]

There are many types of grease available, but for the purpose of fitting a Chainset and BB general purpose grease would do the job such as Castrol LM grease or if you want to spend a bit more get a general purpose bike grease such as Finishline Teflon grease.

 

[ScotiaLass]

Not when its all over your clothes, hands, face, hair and the floor

Was playing with some recently when re building a rear hub (under supervision)

 

[BigonaBianchi]

Finishline Teflon grease is what i think i will use. thanks all.

 

[Brandane]

Why do I have an image of Olivia Newton John in a fifties skirt in my head?

Why do I have more of THIS image in my head?

 

[BigonaBianchi]

Why oh why do hot women ruin it all by smoking????????

 

[Profpointy]

Lots of copper grease on the bb threads, if it's a ht11 do the same and smear some normal general use grease onto the axle.

wot he ^ said.

but do be aware that copper grease is only for greasing (some) thread so they don't seize on - but not for bearings - you want normal grease for them. Normal grease will do instead of copper grease for anti seize if you've not got any - but a lifetime supply ia only a few quid so get the proper stuff for both needs

 

[ScotiaLass]

Why oh why do hot women ruin it all by smoking????????

I don't smoke....and I'm to hot eith....oh wait

 

[Gravity Aided]

Marine bearing grease might work best in a bottom bracket, generally what I use, although I am currently boatless.