Waterproof grease

gunga73
gunga73 Posts: 125
edited November 2013 in MTB workshop & tech
Anyone know which grease hope use in their hubs? It's blue in colour, thanks .

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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Red rubber grease is the best waterproof grease, in sealed bearing hubs it's only usually the freewheel mechanism that needs lubing anyway, the grease otherwise just stops corrosion!
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • gunga73
    gunga73 Posts: 125
    The grease they use on the pawls?
  • Mojo_666
    Mojo_666 Posts: 860
    Lookup marine grease.
    My 1 and only Bike
  • gunga73
    gunga73 Posts: 125
    Any particular brand best?
  • gunga73
    gunga73 Posts: 125
    Going to try Lucas marine grease see what it's like
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    Hope used to reomend a light oil for the pawls. Grease can be a pain as it stops the pawls moving. Or can do if too much is used.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • gunga73
    gunga73 Posts: 125
    They recommended a waterproof grease when I asked them, I only put a small amount in anyway
  • desweller
    desweller Posts: 5,175
    You want an oil on the pawls and a waterproof grease, e.g. silicone grease on the seals. If water is getting to the pawls then it's getting to the bearings too; prevention is the key here.
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