What about the chain cleaners and degreasers that say they are also lubricants? Can they actually work? I've tried a couple of them and liked them. They don't last long as a lubricant but are easy to use and seem to clean well.
great video, seriously you guys are awesome. I've always been mechanically inclined (maintenance electrician by trade, car junkie since forever) but when i got back into mountain biking i needed a resource for bike specific maintenance. You and your team produce excellent videos and very informative, I find working on my bike super easy (which is part of why i love doing the maintenance myself) but i still need a resource to lean on for specific information and you guys are bar none the best on the internet!
Best spray lubricant is CRC silicone. 100% pure silicone lubricant no petroleum distillates. It's about five bucks and can works on every single pivot point and moving part on a bicycle. it also is incredibly useful for keeping rubber parts from drying out and can be a short-term water-resistant application on your clothing and shoes. 👍
One comment about lubing the chain, I was taught a long time ago that the best way to lube your chain, was to do it after you got done riding, lube the chain really well then leave it, and before you go riding next time just take a rag to it, to clean off the excess. The lube has plenty of time to work its way into the rollers that way.
@@workwithreality its just literally backwards in the steps. rist the reason why you remove the excess is to stop it from dripping onto your floor. But you wont have any excess lube to clean before your ride because it HAS dripped onto the floor.
It is beacause of heat and expansion and space, that's why you ideally lube after a short ride and not a cold chain.... Ride a motorbike and you will know. 😅
If you've a steel Dutch style bike (or just something really old) with SA hub gears, or single speed freewheel, & an enclosed chain you use round town, that'd actually be fine apart from some general purpose grease for the occasional repack of cup & cone hubs, headset, or BB. Not needing anything specialised is part of the attraction of such "transport" cycles.
Finally I don't have to bother friends and people around the internet anymore when I want to grease/clean something. Thank you for this video, I was really looking forward to it!
Dear sir, you do the very best tech-videos, I have come over this far! So please receive my warm and a very big THANK to you sir, for taking your time to instruct us with excellent insights and "how-to´s", and to enlight us in the many mysteries of taking the best care of our, often very expensive and loved MTB:s in order to make them working well when riding far from our homes! Wishing you and your team, a very good and happy new year 2018 and with all safe and many happy rides! /Best Regards from Sweden!
+Charl Mlln and thank you Sir. It means such a lot to us when we receive such thoughtful comments. We really do try our best and it's so good when people like yourself love them. Happy New year to you too and thanks for the support.
Nice video, as a new bike rider , super useful information. Just a correction about Wd40 , it is not conductive.. far from it , it as a dielectric (isolation) strength of about 40 000 volts.
@@ultimaetsolder It's not a light lubricant, it's a high lubricant. High viscosity lubricant. As for for the original poster (Stacy), WD40 is NOT a degreaser! WD40 in fact can be used to lubricate bike chain. It's not as effective due to its high viscosity, but it's definitely better than nothing.
@@floatingchimney - Jose, you old rocket-scientist! You are indeed correct when you say that WD-40 (assuming you are referring to WD-40 Multi-Use Product) is NOT a degreaser. However, Stacey Fletcher said the kid sprayed wd-40 degreaser on his chain. I'm assuming Stacey meant WD-40 Specialist Industrial Strength Degreaser, which IS a degreaser! After which he may have sprayed his chain with WD-40 Bike All-Conditions Lube...which actually is a light lubricant! Referring to a WD-40 product (products from the WD-40 Company based in San Diego, CA, USA) without designating the specific product is a bit like saying "I ate McDonald's".
@@mikemoher9242 When we say WD-40 we mean WD-40 and exactly WD-40. You're obviously wrong as "WD-40" alone is a product in itself. Like the one here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WD-40 What you are referring to is a legal entity called "WD-40 Company" - notice the "company" addition. As it is registered like that. "en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WD-40_Company You obviously aren't too well educated yourself. WD-40 is a stand-alone product , without any other additions to its name.
it would be great if you guys were allowed by your sponsors to provide in depth similar products guidance . bike tagged products are expensive, and most have similar. bike world didn't invented those suplies. it would be good to let people know float fluid is synthetic gear oil (much thicker than silicon btw), also make people aware that generic grease is calcium or lithium based NLG-2 grease and they have differences. there are premium grease that stays there for longer, are more stable under bearings load or better water resistant, but any calcium based nlg2 will be pretty water resistant. suspension grease is just NLG1 grease (thinner). this was a good what is what video but I'm pretty sure your audience deserves a second more in depth grease video. grease is a science by itself and nobody better than Doddy to make it.
Smoove chain lube is awesome wet and dry and its longevity on the chain is incredible it makes all the others on the market look pretty poor and I've tested them in terms of chain wear and how much you have to apply and the price of it.
Great video guys, Would like to see a video on how to diagnose fix/replace rear suspension pivot bearings.. how are they fixed in the frame? Also a video on how to upgrade the rear shock. Thank you
Very helpful for us home mechanics. Nothing worse than buying something you think you need only to misuse it and cause damage or not need it and waste time and money.
Well, surely you could use all of these greases, but you do NOT NEED to. Here's my basis list; -wd40; works great for a lot things. Quick lube on the grocery getter, to spraying outer cables. I spray a bit on my forks as well, to keep everything protected (and the seals wet as well). Works great for frame shine as well. -Dry-lube; I use a can of Morgan Blue extra dry lube. Doesn't stick at all, every 2/3 rides I lube up my chain. The can lasts about a year. I use it all year round. -Grease; I use marine grease, since it's extremely water repelend, and thick as well. -Some sort of anti-seize. I don't have a carbon bike, so just some Loctite will do. (-If you are going to heavily service your bike (forks, brake grease) you will want to get the right lube/grease. But not necessary.) And that's all. This can get you through winter, no need for any special greases at all, though if you can, some little investments won't hurt. But with this list, you can get very far. Cool video though, and helpful.
GMBN Tech Wow, that sure is a quick reply guys. I totally agree to that, I wanted to say that this video isn't a must-have, but more of a whats what video indeed. Thanks for the reply, keep up the good work. I'm ordering a GMBN mudguard for this winter season soon.
+Biem Leichel ah wow cheers Biem. Really appreciate you taking the time time to comment and share your thoughts. Also appreciate you representing the channel with the mud guard. Means a lot to us 🤘
Andrew Dodd Ha, Doddy. Thanks for your reply. You're right there, you did say that there are the basics. I got it now though:-) I really liked these replies and this conversation, didn't expect it. Keep up the good work, and have a nice day.
Biem Leichel got a question... Can I use dry lube to apply a bit on the suspension forks in order to cycle them a bit and get dirt from out of the seals? I have done it a couple of times and works well but wanna know if it's ok... Thanks!
Thanks for the video as always and especially useful as I went and put down a deposit yesterday (after years of saving) on a 2017 Stumpjumper Carbon Expert and hadn't considered whether a grease was suitable for carbon frames as to date I have only ridden Aluminum frames. A big 👍for that piece of valuable information.
Great video but how often roughly should you be doing this stuff. Of course that depends on how often you ride and weather's you ride in etc. I ride on average 1s a week and do around 20miles. Rain or shine.
th-cam.com/video/-wPVIGyJZEg/w-d-xo.html you could have watched the non-WD-40 sponsored version since a long time ago without having to wait, you know?
i really need to hit up my bike shop see if they can get my bb open and i might need a new chain while im at it coz ive been running 20w40 motor oil for 3 years but alas ive been riding from home to school on roads
The grease used for wheel bearings would that be the same as car wheel bearing grease ? here in south africa very hard to find wheel bearing grease in the bicycle shops let alone tools to buy
From WD 40, between Spray Grease VS White Lithium Grease, which one is better for lubricating bearings / ball bearings like bearings in the drum pedal or skateboard bearings ?? ... Because in drum pedal all the bearings have cover / closed bearings, so i need lubricant that can penetrate to the smallest gap.
Can you do a video reviewing options that aren't petroleum based? WD 40 is pretty bad for the environment but there's not much info out there on alternatives. I use green oil but I'm sure there are other brands out there too.
What type of grease do I use? Just any grease? The only grease I have is brake caliper grease will that work just for any metal on metal like the handlebars and stem?
Im doing great, thanks for asking! And yes I have something new on my bike : new 760mm Handlebars, 50mm stem and new grips. When its my birthday (in February) I am upgrading my bike with things like shimano xt 1x11 new dropper lever etc. What about you?
Do you have any idea how many bikes I see come on the shop with contaminated rotors because people use spray lubes on their bikes? It’s not worth the mess, just use a drip lube.
Really awesome video. I wanna ask if my bike is having creaking noise on the crank when i pedal hard, and the crank bolt comes loose after riding.. in order to remove this creaking noise and prevent it from coming loose easily.... should i be using grease to grease the bolt area? or should i be using loctite to ensure it stays tight and firm?
I have an inexpensive coil front fork, but nevertheless want to keep it operating smoothly. Can I lubricate the sanctions after wiping them clean? Or should I be taking the fork apart to clean and lube?
I have crankbros stamp pedals and I want to unscrew the bolts for more grip and I don’t want the bolts falling out when I’m riding but I would like to still be able to adjust them, should I use thread lock?
A great addition to a video like this would be a link to all those products (and ONLY those products) or if you put a list of them at the end of the video.
:D I had to wait 10years to see a very resumed video about bike lubes ,my favorite part is buying some lube I think its gonna help my bike and make my personal review thx gmbn
Would you use grease on a carbon fork and also for the bearings ? Or it's better to use carbon paste for this parts? Or could you tell which type of grease it's safe for carbon fiber ?
Gmbn Tech Help! I put lithium grease on my coil fork and now there's brown stuff on it and if I clean it off next time the fork gets used the brown stuff appears again. What should I do?
Don't use lithuim grease at all on a bike except maybe your lock. Its made for metal on metal contact points. Like car hinges, door locks, sliding doors. It sprays oily to soak in between joints and then turns into a thin grease to protect metal from rusting.
i use antisense grease o my bb threads so i can get it off easy. i use red rubber grease in the bearings and it seems to keep them in much better condition than if i use normal ep2.
Hey, great video. I have a quick question, though. During those in-between times-when you know your axle bearings, cranks, or pedals don't need to be taken apart and re-greased for another six to nine months-would WD-40 WD-40 Specialist Spray and Stay Gel Lubricant be a okay to use? (not as a replacement for a proper servicing, but again, during those in-between times)
What grease should I use for my front suspension? I just got a used hard tail and am trying to clean it up and get it in good working order. I am already getting PPL-1 or HPG-1. I'm new to all of this stuff and don't know which one to get. I live in the US and want something that is good but not expensive. Also would I be able to use the PPL-1 or HPG-1 grease for it or should I get something else. Would sram butter work? Thanks!
Great video for showing all the different type of lubricants and where to use them, there are some people who grease plastic bottom brackets but I found that bit of information about bearing retention compound very valuable thank you. Although it would be nice to see some other products apart from WD40..... 😉 I think WD40 is there either you love it or hate it.
I've been searching for a Marine Grease to use on my CF Santa Cruz lower link bearings via the Grease Nipple and Chris King BB. Lots of warnings around Lithium based greases which most seem to contain. So can you use PPL-2 for these applications or point me to a UK supplier of compatible Marine Grease without Li.
Where I am there's constant wet humid weather, I have a steel frame bike and an alloy dropper post , what sort of lubrication should I use in the seat tube ? Cheers
Hi Doddy, can you help me out (Btw: love your show). I am using Shimano anti-seize for my aluminium seat post in an alu frame, but now the seat post is sliding down. Is this the wrong product or do I something wrong?
Great vid! Thanks. Can you used brake cleaner to clean your chain before add the lube? So wash the bike, then brake cleaner to clean the chain, then lube. Is that ok? Or better to use a dedicate chain cleaner product? Thanks again.
You can use literally any solvent that a) doesn't leave a residue that potentially contaminates your lube (so not diesel fuel) b) won't corrode or damage the chain (avoid soaking in caustic soda) and c) isn't a fire hazard (avoid petrol/gasoline or flammable paint thinner) d) won't damage your frame. Brake cleaner is probably fine on that basis, certainly if you haven't a carbon frame. I'd need to check sources such as the MSDS/COSH sheets for the products but it really wouldn't surprise me if automotive brake cleaner & cycle chain cleaner weren't essentially the same chemicals in different cans.
Here's our complete guide to grease, lubricant, threadlock. Don't forget to share this one!
The literal "WD-40" itself, or for Muc-Off users like me, MO 94, is great for suspension.
Do not make the mistake of putting actual chain lube on your suspension.
MTBskrt why not uh oh I've done that
What about the chain cleaners and degreasers that say they are also lubricants? Can they actually work? I've tried a couple of them and liked them. They don't last long as a lubricant but are easy to use and seem to clean well.
How about chain wax? How does it differ from wet / dry or general purpose lube?
great video, seriously you guys are awesome. I've always been mechanically inclined (maintenance electrician by trade, car junkie since forever) but when i got back into mountain biking i needed a resource for bike specific maintenance. You and your team produce excellent videos and very informative, I find working on my bike super easy (which is part of why i love doing the maintenance myself) but i still need a resource to lean on for specific information and you guys are bar none the best on the internet!
Nice vid Doddy! But I was here mostly to find out what grease you use to do your hair.
Dylan Provan 😂😂😂😂
😂😂😂🤣
He uses WD40
depends on the weather...dry or wet, windy? haha
He uses unbranded kitchen grease. It does the trick
Best spray lubricant is CRC silicone. 100% pure silicone lubricant no petroleum distillates. It's about five bucks and can works on every single pivot point and moving part on a bicycle. it also is incredibly useful for keeping rubber parts from drying out and can be a short-term water-resistant application on your clothing and shoes. 👍
One comment about lubing the chain, I was taught a long time ago that the best way to lube your chain, was to do it after you got done riding, lube the chain really well then leave it, and before you go riding next time just take a rag to it, to clean off the excess. The lube has plenty of time to work its way into the rollers that way.
No dont do that
@@theuglydumpling4772 why?
@@workwithreality its just literally backwards in the steps. rist the reason why you remove the excess is to stop it from dripping onto your floor. But you wont have any excess lube to clean before your ride because it HAS dripped onto the floor.
It is beacause of heat and expansion and space, that's why you ideally lube after a short ride and not a cold chain.... Ride a motorbike and you will know. 😅
Can't believe no one has chipped in with "I use 3 in 1 oil for *everything* on my bike and its still going strong after 30 years.........."
If you've a steel Dutch style bike (or just something really old) with SA hub gears, or single speed freewheel, & an enclosed chain you use round town, that'd actually be fine apart from some general purpose grease for the occasional repack of cup & cone hubs, headset, or BB. Not needing anything specialised is part of the attraction of such "transport" cycles.
Just use Vaseline
I use leftover KY
Bacon grease
😄 hahaaaaaa!!!!!
Finally I don't have to bother friends and people around the internet anymore when I want to grease/clean something. Thank you for this video, I was really looking forward to it!
+TH_Shizz Nice one. 🤘
Dear sir, you do the very best tech-videos, I have come over this far! So please receive my warm and a very big THANK to you sir, for taking your time to instruct us with excellent insights and "how-to´s", and to enlight us in the many mysteries of taking the best care of our, often very expensive and loved MTB:s in order to make them working well when riding far from our homes! Wishing you and your team, a very good and happy new year 2018 and with all safe and many happy rides! /Best Regards from Sweden!
+Charl Mlln and thank you Sir. It means such a lot to us when we receive such thoughtful comments. We really do try our best and it's so good when people like yourself love them. Happy New year to you too and thanks for the support.
Fine writing there fellow Swede!
Thanks for the great videos guys!
Nice video, as a new bike rider , super useful information.
Just a correction about Wd40 , it is not conductive.. far from it , it as a dielectric (isolation) strength of about 40 000 volts.
Kid: sprays wd40 degreaser on his chain
Me: what you doin?
Kid: lubing my chain
🤨
Stacey Fletcher lol
Wd40 is a light lubricant.
@@ultimaetsolder It's not a light lubricant, it's a high lubricant. High viscosity lubricant.
As for for the original poster (Stacy), WD40 is NOT a degreaser!
WD40 in fact can be used to lubricate bike chain. It's not as effective due to its high viscosity, but it's definitely better than nothing.
@@floatingchimney - Jose, you old rocket-scientist! You are indeed correct when you say that WD-40 (assuming you are referring to WD-40 Multi-Use Product) is NOT a degreaser. However, Stacey Fletcher said the kid sprayed wd-40 degreaser on his chain. I'm assuming Stacey meant WD-40 Specialist Industrial Strength Degreaser, which IS a degreaser! After which he may have sprayed his chain with WD-40 Bike All-Conditions Lube...which actually is a light lubricant!
Referring to a WD-40 product (products from the WD-40 Company based in San Diego, CA, USA) without designating the specific product is a bit like saying "I ate McDonald's".
@@mikemoher9242
When we say WD-40 we mean WD-40 and exactly WD-40. You're obviously wrong as "WD-40" alone is a product in itself.
Like the one here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WD-40
What you are referring to is a legal entity called "WD-40 Company" - notice the "company" addition. As it is registered like that.
"en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WD-40_Company
You obviously aren't too well educated yourself.
WD-40 is a stand-alone product , without any other additions to its name.
This channel is already a winner!
+robbie cairncross cheers Robbie. Thanks for the support.
This is great video, very informative. Thanks Doddy and GMBN crew.
Don’t cut corners guys, keeping your bike lubed is very important.
I don't really care about bikes but was lookin for a general lubricant guide
And I found this very helpful 👍
Thanks, Doddy, that was slick.
You are a HUGE asset to this channel!
Just a tip, i use syringe for applying grease
it would be great if you guys were allowed by your sponsors to provide in depth similar products guidance . bike tagged products are expensive, and most have similar. bike world didn't invented those suplies. it would be good to let people know float fluid is synthetic gear oil (much thicker than silicon btw), also make people aware that generic grease is calcium or lithium based NLG-2 grease and they have differences. there are premium grease that stays there for longer, are more stable under bearings load or better water resistant, but any calcium based nlg2 will be pretty water resistant. suspension grease is just NLG1 grease (thinner). this was a good what is what video but I'm pretty sure your audience deserves a second more in depth grease video. grease is a science by itself and nobody better than Doddy to make it.
Smoove chain lube is awesome wet and dry and its longevity on the chain is incredible it makes all the others on the market look pretty poor and I've tested them in terms of chain wear and how much you have to apply and the price of it.
Great video guys, Would like to see a video on how to diagnose fix/replace rear suspension pivot bearings.. how are they fixed in the frame?
Also a video on how to upgrade the rear shock. Thank you
+William Harding we will ask Doddy to do just that my friend. All the best.
Is a how to ( and how often) service frame pivots scheduled any time soon? It will be very much appreciated! Thanks doddy, wonderful video.
+Francesco medda if you want to see it, we'll have to see what we can do!
Cheers guys! Keep up the great work!
Finding this really helpful
Thanks Marcus, that's great to hear
Extremely useful and well product video. Shortest 12 minutes ever.
Its very helpful but too many information, I just want to know where to apply the lube and greaser
Very helpful for us home mechanics. Nothing worse than buying something you think you need only to misuse it and cause damage or not need it and waste time and money.
you'll notice if your brake lever falls off ! 😂 love it
another Great vid Doddy 🤘
Bummer I got that Finish Line Premium grease and didn't know Teflon was bad for carbon. Glad I saw this video.
Excellent video. In which parts should I not use lithium grease and why?
Well, surely you could use all of these greases, but you do NOT NEED to. Here's my basis list;
-wd40; works great for a lot things. Quick lube on the grocery getter, to spraying outer cables. I spray a bit on my forks as well, to keep everything protected (and the seals wet as well). Works great for frame shine as well.
-Dry-lube; I use a can of Morgan Blue extra dry lube. Doesn't stick at all, every 2/3 rides I lube up my chain. The can lasts about a year. I use it all year round.
-Grease; I use marine grease, since it's extremely water repelend, and thick as well.
-Some sort of anti-seize. I don't have a carbon bike, so just some Loctite will do.
(-If you are going to heavily service your bike (forks, brake grease) you will want to get the right lube/grease. But not necessary.)
And that's all.
This can get you through winter, no need for any special greases at all, though if you can, some little investments won't hurt. But with this list, you can get very far.
Cool video though, and helpful.
+Biem Leichel we here you. Maybe we should have been a bit more clear we weren't saying go get all this stuff but it's a guide to what's what.
GMBN Tech Wow, that sure is a quick reply guys. I totally agree to that, I wanted to say that this video isn't a must-have, but more of a whats what video indeed.
Thanks for the reply, keep up the good work. I'm ordering a GMBN mudguard for this winter season soon.
+Biem Leichel ah wow cheers Biem. Really appreciate you taking the time time to comment and share your thoughts. Also appreciate you representing the channel with the mud guard. Means a lot to us 🤘
Andrew Dodd Ha, Doddy. Thanks for your reply. You're right there, you did say that there are the basics. I got it now though:-)
I really liked these replies and this conversation, didn't expect it. Keep up the good work, and have a nice day.
Biem Leichel got a question... Can I use dry lube to apply a bit on the suspension forks in order to cycle them a bit and get dirt from out of the seals? I have done it a couple of times and works well but wanna know if it's ok... Thanks!
R.I.P GMBN table now an oily mess after Doddy sprays every grease on the table. LOL
What sort of grease /lube should you use on a dropper seatpost
For chain lube that you have to wait 4 hrs before you ride, lube your chair after your ride and leave it to soak overnight.
Maybe it's a silly question but is teflon grease ok for use on forks?
Thank you. Which one is best for the missus?
The blue tub, you said a standard grease, can I use this for my carbon, steel, and aluminium bike?
Decent video, what grease would you recommend for dropper posts?
Well done informative fast paced video with no wasted words !! Thank you
Wd40 on the cassette, if used to disperse moisture, how does it react with or effect chain lube when applied?
Thanks for the video as always and especially useful as I went and put down a deposit yesterday (after years of saving) on a 2017 Stumpjumper Carbon Expert and hadn't considered whether a grease was suitable for carbon frames as to date I have only ridden Aluminum frames. A big 👍for that piece of valuable information.
My seat post has jammed what sort oil should I use. Already tried wd 40 and wd 40 penetrate that didn't work. Please advise thanks
Great video but how often roughly should you be doing this stuff. Of course that depends on how often you ride and weather's you ride in etc. I ride on average 1s a week and do around 20miles. Rain or shine.
I definitely need to get some more lubricants and oils. Great vid guys!
So i recommend buying all these products for your bike because they look after them really well. Oh and by the way wd-40 is good for cleaning carpets.
Use a leaf blower or compressed air for displacing water. More useful and reusable than consumable aerosols.
Wanted a video like this!!!!😃
... and here you go! Hope the video helps Matthew.
th-cam.com/video/-wPVIGyJZEg/w-d-xo.html you could have watched the non-WD-40 sponsored version since a long time ago without having to wait, you know?
i really need to hit up my bike shop
see if they can get my bb open and i might need a new chain while im at it coz ive been running 20w40 motor oil for 3 years but alas ive been riding from home to school on roads
The grease used for wheel bearings would that be the same as car wheel bearing grease ? here in south africa very hard to find wheel bearing grease in the bicycle shops let alone tools to buy
Very helpful! Good to know that the standard Park Tool Polylube is safe on carbon! That's the one I use.
THANK YOU FOR THIS
Thanks for watching Nefar!
From WD 40, between Spray Grease VS White Lithium Grease, which one is better for lubricating bearings / ball bearings like bearings in the drum pedal or skateboard bearings ?? ... Because in drum pedal all the bearings have cover / closed bearings, so i need lubricant that can penetrate to the smallest gap.
Why is Teflon grease not ok for carbon? I have used it thinking maybe I should remove it from my stem and seat post?🤔🤤 grate vid!👌👍
Can you do a video reviewing options that aren't petroleum based? WD 40 is pretty bad for the environment but there's not much info out there on alternatives. I use green oil but I'm sure there are other brands out there too.
What type of grease do I use? Just any grease? The only grease I have is brake caliper grease will that work just for any metal on metal like the handlebars and stem?
This is really helpful! Great video Doddy
+Tomi Saaranen Glad it helped Tomi
Well hello again tomi 😂
Hi Sean! Again😂
Tomi Saaranen how are you doing? Anything new you got on your bike?
Im doing great, thanks for asking! And yes I have something new on my bike : new 760mm Handlebars, 50mm stem and new grips. When its my birthday (in February) I am upgrading my bike with things like shimano xt 1x11 new dropper lever etc. What about you?
Do you have any idea how many bikes I see come on the shop with contaminated rotors because people use spray lubes on their bikes? It’s not worth the mess, just use a drip lube.
Is there such thing as the right grease?
Isn't web lube better for the rollers because it's thicker and results in less chain noise? Then you can top it off with dry lube?
Question should I use a little bit of medium strength thread locker on stem bolts holing the handlebars on?
Really awesome video. I wanna ask if my bike is having creaking noise on the crank when i pedal hard, and the crank bolt comes loose after riding.. in order to remove this creaking noise and prevent it from coming loose easily.... should i be using grease to grease the bolt area? or should i be using loctite to ensure it stays tight and firm?
I have an inexpensive coil front fork, but nevertheless want to keep it operating smoothly. Can I lubricate the sanctions after wiping them clean? Or should I be taking the fork apart to clean and lube?
What is good for installing pedals
Great video, a very comprehensive list for the whole bike.
I have crankbros stamp pedals and I want to unscrew the bolts for more grip and I don’t want the bolts falling out when I’m riding but I would like to still be able to adjust them, should I use thread lock?
so many different oils/greases/lubes/etc...
Is there a simpler, specific breakdown of what to use and where?
Great video :)
A great addition to a video like this would be a link to all those products (and ONLY those products) or if you put a list of them at the end of the video.
So what you use on derailleurs?
Can I use anti-seize on my thru axels or will the hub bearings get affected?
Really needed that Video thanks !
Thanks for the comment Peter - hope the video helps out.
Awesome video. I have been searching for videos on how to rebuild rear shocks. There are no good ones out there. You should help us out and make some.
+Finn C it's on the list! We will ask Doddy to get it done as soon as he can
why would u need a suspension grease, if you can also use a silicon spray or suspension lubericant to lube your upper legs and seals?
:D I had to wait 10years to see a very resumed video about bike lubes ,my favorite part is buying some lube I think its gonna help my bike and make my personal review thx gmbn
Can U use any grease or is it a certain bike grease
is white lithium grease too thin for bearings?
hey, can u also use for example rock shox specific fork lube for fox forks?
Which one for my saddle creaking noise????
can you put wet and dry lube on your chain?
You recommended lithium grease for wheel axles, but would this grease also be good for seatposts?
Would you use grease on a carbon fork and also for the bearings ? Or it's better to use carbon paste for this parts? Or could you tell which type of grease it's safe for carbon fiber ?
should i grease the headtube when installing a semi integrated headset?
I guess the same goes for My race bike right?
Gmbn Tech Help! I put lithium grease on my coil fork and now there's brown stuff on it and if I clean it off next time the fork gets used the brown stuff appears again. What should I do?
Don't use lithuim grease at all on a bike except maybe your lock. Its made for metal on metal contact points. Like car hinges, door locks, sliding doors. It sprays oily to soak in between joints and then turns into a thin grease to protect metal from rusting.
i use antisense grease o my bb threads so i can get it off easy. i use red rubber grease in the bearings and it seems to keep them in much better condition than if i use normal ep2.
what's the difference between the long lasting spray grease and white Lithium grease?
This is an amazing video, thanks for putting all this info in one place.
Hey, great video. I have a quick question, though. During those in-between times-when you know your axle bearings, cranks, or pedals don't need to be taken apart and re-greased for another six to nine months-would WD-40 WD-40 Specialist Spray and Stay Gel Lubricant be a okay to use? (not as a replacement for a proper servicing, but again, during those in-between times)
What grease should I use for my front suspension? I just got a used hard tail and am trying to clean it up and get it in good working order. I am already getting PPL-1 or HPG-1. I'm new to all of this stuff and don't know which one to get. I live in the US and want something that is good but not expensive. Also would I be able to use the PPL-1 or HPG-1 grease for it or should I get something else. Would sram butter work? Thanks!
I was looking for a video like this one for weeks ! Thanks mates, really helpfull
Which one to use on pioneer scratch plate
Can u use vasaline for grease
Can I use the Teflon grease on my dropper post?
I ordered the wrong suspension oil eight for my fork can I still use it?
Great video for showing all the different type of lubricants and where to use them, there are some people who grease plastic bottom brackets but I found that bit of information about bearing retention compound very valuable thank you. Although it would be nice to see some other products apart from WD40..... 😉 I think WD40 is there either you love it or hate it.
+maxim0200 cheers mate. There were some other brands, but we do use WD and they do support the channel. 🤘
What type of lube or oil do I use after I wash my bike to lube up my forks coming in from the top using a zip tie to get the oil or lube in. Thanks
i use 3 in 1 oil for chain lube cuz im cheap and its the only lube ive got. messy as hell and smells of lemon but it does the job
What about thick red lithium high temp multi purpose grease.
I've been searching for a Marine Grease to use on my CF Santa Cruz lower link bearings via the Grease Nipple and Chris King BB. Lots of warnings around Lithium based greases which most seem to contain. So can you use PPL-2 for these applications or point me to a UK supplier of compatible Marine Grease without Li.
Where I am there's constant wet humid weather, I have a steel frame bike and an alloy dropper post , what sort of lubrication should I use in the seat tube ?
Cheers
A high temp grease.
GMBN why you guys don't provide links to buy products ?
Hi Doddy, can you help me out (Btw: love your show). I am using Shimano anti-seize for my aluminium seat post in an alu frame, but now the seat post is sliding down. Is this the wrong product or do I something wrong?
Great vid! Thanks. Can you used brake cleaner to clean your chain before add the lube? So wash the bike, then brake cleaner to clean the chain, then lube. Is that ok? Or better to use a dedicate chain cleaner product? Thanks again.
You can use literally any solvent that a) doesn't leave a residue that potentially contaminates your lube (so not diesel fuel) b) won't corrode or damage the chain (avoid soaking in caustic soda) and c) isn't a fire hazard (avoid petrol/gasoline or flammable paint thinner) d) won't damage your frame. Brake cleaner is probably fine on that basis, certainly if you haven't a carbon frame.
I'd need to check sources such as the MSDS/COSH sheets for the products but it really wouldn't surprise me if automotive brake cleaner & cycle chain cleaner weren't essentially the same chemicals in different cans.
I feel so educated now, thank you