Conference noted::bicycle

1160.0. "Bicycle Grease" by ESKIMO::DESHARNAIS () Thu May 11 1989 13:42

	This month's issue of Bicycling Magazine has an article on bicycle
	grease.  Of course, this article has to come out a week after I
	finished repacking all the bearings on my touring bike with plain
	old CyclePro white lithium grease.  :-(
	
	Anyway, the article talks about grease viscosity, consistency,
	additives, etc.  They also reviewed a dozen or so different
	bicycle greases and listed their specs, if they are available.
	Two of the more interesting greases were Bull Shot and Finish
	Line.  These were developed especially for bicycle use.  Finish
	Line uses Teflon, an ingredient I firmly believe in.  The Bull
	Shot specs and ingredients were not disclosed.  Surprisingly,
	nothing was said about Super Lube, a grease which is commonly seen
	in bicycle shops in this area.
	
	What I am curious about is what types of grease you DIY bike
	mechanics use on your bicycles, and why you prefer this over other
	brands?  Anyone ever try Super Lube grease?
	
	Thanks,
	Denis	
	

    Well, i use plain old white grease, the sort used for lubricating
    door hinges on cars.  Its cheap and satisfactory, but then i'm a
    recreational rider and not a racer.  There are probably better
    greases available; i've had a notion of trying the clear silicone
    grease (without zinc oxide in it) that is sometimes used on heat
    sinks.  It might last a little longer;  cleaning and greasing
    bearings on a bicycle is a tedious and messy job.
    
    Andy

I've had good luck for the last 15 years or so with Phil Wood Grease. 
It's kinda expensive on a per tube basis, but then it takes a couple 
years to use up a tube, so I guess I can afford 1 or 2 dollars a year 
for maintenance on 4 bikes....
                                           ken