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[Closed] Which lubricants???

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Hi all,

Just ordered a new Ghost HTX actinum 7500 mountain bike and haven't had a mountain bike for years!

Which lubricants do you more up to date riders recommend? By choice I'll mainly be riding in dryish weather.

Cheers


 
Posted : 03/06/2012 2:23 pm
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Ky


 
Posted : 03/06/2012 2:24 pm
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Putoline chain wax for chains, basic grease for bearings, ( but don't open sealed ones up) GT85 for cables, any fork oil for forks

all controversial choices however but works for me over thousands of miles a year


 
Posted : 03/06/2012 2:30 pm
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As per TJ, although I'd opt for 90 weight gear oil for chain lube, or a spray on non o-ring motorcycle chain lube, and the recommended fork oil for you forks (mine specifically say it should be synthetic and to avoid any with seal swelling additives).


 
Posted : 03/06/2012 2:34 pm
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Squirt for the chain


 
Posted : 03/06/2012 2:37 pm
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Finish line wet lube for most things, castrol grease for bearings - definitely open up new ones before installation.

Despite what many say, I don't think what you use is [i]that[/i] crucial.


 
Posted : 03/06/2012 3:02 pm