Where to buy grease in Edinburgh?

[MajorMantra]

I'm after a tub of grease for assembling bits and bobs. I know I can get the pricey Finish Line stuff from the bike shop but I'm guessing it would be cheaper to get some from a hardware store or somewhere. Anyone know where? Homebase doesn't sell it. The place in Marchmont maybe?

Cheers,
Matthew

 

[eldudino]

What about the motor factor's near the bottom of Leith Walk?

 

[Dave5N]

Any car spares or motor factors

 

[MajorMantra]

Thanks, will have a look.

Cheers,
Matthew

 

[Mr Pig]

If it's for a bike you're better getting the right stuff. It's much more water-resistant and, although it will cost you a bit more, you don't use that much so it'll last you for ages. Over all I think it's well worth it.

 

[Ivan Ardon]

Have you tried the chip ship opposite the Haymarket? They seem to specialise in grease.

 

[PpPete]

Get the Finish Line stuff - £5 for a tube that will last 6 months to a year (so long as you are not rebuilding hubs & headsets every day) - anything else is false economy.

I rebuilt the (loose bearing) BB on my mum's bike with some cheap Castrol automotive stuff a while ago. Had a look recently - turned into solid white gunk, almost like candle wax but harder & very stiff to turn.

 

[Mr Pig]

All of the Finish Line products I've tried have been good, seconded.

 

[MajorMantra]

Ok, I got some bike stuff (not actually Finish Line, but the stuff my LBS uses). Cheers all.

Matthew

 

[Dave5N]

All of the Finish Line products I've tried have been overpriced, second rate.

I'd agree with that.

 

[gavintc]

Have you tried the chip ship opposite the Haymarket? They seem to specialise in grease.

That is my local chip shop and yes, I agree. I wish there was a better chip shop within walking distance.

 

[MajorMantra]

That is my local chip shop and yes, I agree. I wish there was a better chip shop within walking distance.

You're right by the best sushi place in Edinburgh, I wouldn't complain.

Matthew

 

[fossyant]

Finish Line stuff...go get it...... it's got good waterproofness (if that's a word) ....I use it and it fits my 'injector'.......

It's a very good lube for areas that get battered - hubs, headsets (not BB's..heh..heh..fit and forget)

 

[kyuss]

You're right by the best sushi place in Edinburgh, I wouldn't complain.

Matthew

Damn you Matthew why did you have to go and mention Sushiya. It's 3 in the morning and now I'm craving sushi/sashimi.

Not been there for a while, I'm going to have to pop in for dinner tomorrow now that you've mentioned it.

 

[MajorMantra]

Damn you Matthew why did you have to go and mention Sushiya. It's 3 in the morning and now I'm craving sushi/sashimi.

Not been there for a while, I'm going to have to pop in for dinner tomorrow now that you've mentioned it.

Such suffering.

Now it's past 4AM and I'm also craving sushi. Damn it.

Matthew