Oily consumables... where from?

phal44
phal44 Posts: 240
edited August 2010 in MTB buying advice
So I just got some new forks and will probably be getting some hydraulic brakes too soon! Where do you guys buy the oils from? I havent seen any on the usual shops I browse :(

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  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    What sort of oils do you need? The brakes won't need bleeding for ages. The fork oil similalry will not need replacing.

    Just use chain oil on the fork seals.
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  • phal44
    phal44 Posts: 240
    Reckon the brakes will come already setup?

    As for the forks, I thought those things had to have fairly regular services? I'm sure the book said something like every 50 hours or something daft :|
  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    The brakes are ready to fit.

    Get the fork stuff when it needs servicing, will be ages yet! The manual tells you what you need ie weights and types.
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  • thel33ter
    thel33ter Posts: 2,684
    I use basic silicone lube on fork stanchions every few rides and Squirt Dry Lube on my chain. IIRC they do a free sample that lasts for 5 or so applications, and it stays on the chain for a while too.

    http://www.squirtlube.com/
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  • phal44
    phal44 Posts: 240
    supersonic wrote:
    The brakes are ready to fit.

    Get the fork stuff when it needs servicing, will be ages yet! The manual tells you what you need ie weights and types.

    And they wont need bleeding for a fair while? How long we talking about? 6 months? 12? :\

    Sounds too good to be true lol
  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    Maybe not ever.
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  • phal44
    phal44 Posts: 240
    ignore this :P replied to the wrong thread lol
  • flimbo
    flimbo Posts: 18
    where exactly should you lube the forks up? is a bit at the seals ok, or should the whole length of the stanchions be lubed?
  • phal44
    phal44 Posts: 240
    Well the seal is the important part so a little bit there occasionally will help preserve it longer and minimise any friction. It should spread itself over the rest of the travel as/when it moves up and down to leave a thin coat.
  • joshtp
    joshtp Posts: 3,966
    lube the fork seals with a little lite lube.

    ON the chain I use Nut Lube, its awsome, but then i would say that, i am the inventor and owner of the brand and buisnes.....
    :lol:

    as for the fok oil and brake fluid, dont bother, you wont need either for ages.


    and dont ask where to get Nut Lube, you cant, its not for sale yet, although if you ask nicely i might be able to send you a bit.

    Shouyld be on sale by late autmn/Winter if all goes to plan!
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  • phal44
    phal44 Posts: 240
    I'm not sure how comfortable I would be with asking a stranger on the internet for some of his own personal 'nut lube' :|
  • joshtp
    joshtp Posts: 3,966
    phal44 wrote:
    I'm not sure how comfortable I would be with asking a stranger on the internet for some of his own personal 'nut lube' :|

    :lol::lol::lol:

    haha! the "nut" bit comes from it having a natural, Coconut oil base.

    i know what you mean though, i have had some funny looks when iv said its called "Nut Lube"!


    :lol:
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