Building up a Ti frame...

gregsd
gregsd Posts: 328
edited February 2009 in MTB workshop & tech
I'm in the process of building up a Ti frame and I've had the headset fitted at the LBS. I know that I've got to use anti-seize grease on areas like the BB threads, but I was wondering where else should this be applied? For example, on the bolts that hold the rear disc brakes to the frame or the rear mech?

Thanks
VC Godalming

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  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,650
    Obviously you need to pack out the headset with grease (which your LBS will have done)... with regards to BB, either copper paste (anti seize) or a good grease, I use weldtite Teflon red grease which has been fine, I dont overdo it, just a coating on the threads.

    http://www.first4shape.com/products-Wel ... e150ml.htm

    Also on the thread of the rear mech

    I also use grease (lightly) over my QR skewers but thats about it really, and threadlock on appropriate areas such as rotor bolts....
  • titaniumtit
    titaniumtit Posts: 74
    What he said ^, plus a bit of copper slip on the seatpost.
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    as the disc mounts are just holes it does not mater as you will be thread locking the bolts to the adaptors.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • gregsd
    gregsd Posts: 328
    Thanks for the advice guys, appreciate it.
    VC Godalming

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