You can use Phil for everything and be just fine. If you want to get obsessive, read on...
I particularly like boat trailer wheel bearing grease (the tacky blue stuff) for headsets. Rolling friction isn't an issue there, so a thick, tacky grease that resists water washout is appropriate. If I lived in Seattle I'd use it in hubs too. For those few loose-ball hubs I have left in the fleet I'm currently trying out some Mobil 1 automotive grease, which has a synthetic base (should resist oxidation well, for long life without turning into a tacky varnish), and a nice smooth consistency that I think gives a bit less friction in rolling bearings. Probably not measurable, but what the heck. I haven't seen any negative results so far, and anything from the auto parts store is cheaper than the alternative from a bike shop. I'm pretty sure I wouldn't want to use the tacky blue grease in a Phil or White Industries freehub. (Yes, I have one of each and while the bearings are sealed the freewheel ratchets do need to be cleaned and lubed occasionally). I think it would be too thick to let the ratchet pawls to work properly. The Mobil 1 grease seems to work fine for those. Phil Tenacious Oil would probably work, too. Any grease is probably OK for stems and seatposts, but in theory anti-seize compound should be better than grease at keeping those non-moving parts from welding together. Whatever you use, it's best not to mix greases in any application. If you are converting to a different grease, clean out all of the old stuff before introducing the new. Different thickeners and additive packages can react chemically and cause big problems. One more thing, I wouldn't use motor oil for lubricating anything that's not a motor (like a bike chain). Wrong additive package entirely. A gear oil with EP additives is a far more appropriate choice. My oil can has Mobil 1 75W-90 in it (left over from my Miata's transmission). I use tiny drops of that on brake pivots and such. Bill Stockton, CA On Tuesday, May 22, 2012 3:44:15 AM UTC-7, Tim wrote: > > I'm doing my first ever new build this weekend. I have a new blue 52cm > Sam coming on Wednesday and all the parts and am building it up for my > girlfriend. So what kind of grease do you guys think is best? And do > you use the same grease for everything, BBs, stems, seatposts, cranks, > etc.? I was reading some of the old Peeking Through the Knothole and > Grant likes the blue, Sta-Lube marine grease. Has anyone tried that. > BTW, my girlfriend is not an avid rider like me, so I doubt that the > new Sam will be ridden in the rain and muck, etc., but still, I want > the good goop, since I only have just your everyday, any ol' grease > right now. Also any other suggestions for my first build would be > great. I have had every part of a bike off and on at some time or > another except deraillers. Thanks all. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/pIituMp1yrIJ. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
