suspension lube

argo229
argo229 Posts: 9
edited July 2011 in MTB workshop & tech
Just a quick question
Is speccific Suspension lube really nessacary?
I know that after cleaning your bike your should lightly lube your forks to keep the movemnt smooth, stop the seals splitting and doing damage.
I spoke to my LBS and they said they just use a 3in1 type oil to lube forks.
Is this ok? Could i use a chain lube with PTFE in it or some Silicone spray that i've got.

any ideas?

many thanks

Jason

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  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    3 in 1 should be avoided.

    Use what is in the fork ie the hydraulic fork fluid. Though most forks are fine with teflon chain lubes.
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  • Thewaylander
    Thewaylander Posts: 8,594
    or if you have a fox, fox do fork lube for there seals, bit pricey but not bad stuff :)
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    sprays should also be avoided.
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  • wobbem
    wobbem Posts: 283
    BRUNOX DEO LUBRICANT
    is the bollox, a little on each leg, compress a few times and the sh*t in the wipers comes out, bottle lasts ages and keeps your wipers cleaner and lubed, meaning your forks lasts longer. I've stripped my forks down a few times to alter travel and the oil inside has been clear as the day I stuck it in.
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