Greese better then lube?

Bike-Rich
Bike-Rich Posts: 275
edited January 2012 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi all,

Just getting things ready for a stem replacement, I have removed my old one and noticed it had quite a helping of oil underneath. When I fit the new one is it ok to use chain lube or should it be greese?

Many thanks,

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  • 1mancity2
    1mancity2 Posts: 2,355
    When you say underneath do you mean the headset?
    you want grease in the headset and I wouldn't put anything on the steerer were you bolt the stem up for odvious reasons.
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  • Bike-Rich
    Bike-Rich Posts: 275
    Sorry should of been a bit clearer; it's this bit.

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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Nothing on there.
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  • Bike-Rich
    Bike-Rich Posts: 275
    There was definately quite an oily substance there when I removed the stem.
    I get a problem also where the fork is not locking out regardless of turning the knob.
    Do you think the suspension oil is coming back up through the top?
  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    No. Oil not under pressure only goes down. YOur lockout is bust or not working properly, most prob due to said oil.

    Keep your steerer tube dry and unlubed grease.
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    Soot is a C'dale fork?

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  • Bike-Rich
    Bike-Rich Posts: 275
    Thanks guys, might take it into my LBS then,

    NickLouse I did PM you, if you get time please could you respond.

    Many thanks,

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