On Thu, 01 May 2003 03:42:56 GMT, "David Ornee" <
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>"The Airman" <
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>> What does an expert recommend for lubing the wheel bearing axle bearings
>(or
>> race) ?
>
>Park Tool at URL:
http://www.parktool.com/repair_help/howfix_hub.shtml Grease, Park Tool
>Polylube® 1000
>
>I have used Phil Wood, Finish Line, Pedro's, & WTB. They all work fine. Each has it's advantages.
>Pedro's and WTB work in the "grease gun" mode ( GreaseGuard for WTB).
Over the years I've managed to collect several tubes of "boutique" "bicycle" grease. I always return
to my old standby, Kendall High Temp Disc Brake Grease A-723, a tub of which I've been using in
automotive and bike applications since the 1970s. Nothing special about that particular brand, it's
just that we had a support and contingency deal with Kendall when I raced cars back in the 70s. I
got the grease free.
As an experiment I just opened some old tubes of grease. Reasonable looking white grease came out of
the tube of Pedro's Syn Grease. A clear liquid dribbled out of the tube of Finish Line Premium
Grease, and a green liquid dribbled out of the tube of Park Polylube 1000. Meanwhile the tub of
Kendall has maintained the same consistency for the better part of thirty years.
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