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alu post, steel frame. thanks. ๐Ÿ™‚


 
Posted : 14/11/2011 12:41 pm
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Finish line Assembly Paste if it's not going to be moved very often as it allows relly low clamping pressures, or just a light smear of any grease replenished every so often if its going to be raised/lowered.


 
Posted : 14/11/2011 12:44 pm
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nice one, thanks. lithium grease from homebase ok?


 
Posted : 14/11/2011 12:49 pm
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copperslip???


 
Posted : 14/11/2011 1:28 pm
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i used park anti sieze once.
don't make that mistake, collects a horrible sticky layer of muck.
use a light grease thats easy to wipe off the exposed bits of seat tube.


 
Posted : 14/11/2011 2:17 pm
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nice one, thanks. lithium grease from homebase ok?

Probably yep, I use the cheep Coma stuff from halfords, just remember to take it out and give it a wipe and poke take the seatpost out of the frame to let it dry after a wet ride.


 
Posted : 14/11/2011 2:24 pm
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I'm using the carlube lithium grease and it's fine, if you get any slippage just use any a small bit of chalk to help grip it.


 
Posted : 14/11/2011 2:35 pm