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To over simplify greases, they are designed for different loads and temperatures.  Anything made for automotive applications is usually more than adequate for the low loads and temperatures of bicycles.
[[Image:GettingGrease.jpg|thumb|Getting Grease]]


That being said, there are greases being labeled as bicycle specific:
To over simplify '''greases''', they are designed for different loads and temperatures.  Anything made for automotive applications is usually more than adequate for the low loads and temperatures of bicycles.
 
== Bicycle Specific Grease ==
 
There are greases being labeled as bicycle specific:


* [[Pedro's]] Syn Grease Bicycle Grease
* [[Pedro's]] Syn Grease Bicycle Grease
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'''NOTE:''' Sheldon Brown recommends you use heat resistant grease for [[coaster brake hubs]].
'''NOTE:''' Sheldon Brown recommends you use heat resistant grease for [[coaster brake hubs]].


=== See Also ===
== Environmentally Friendly Grease ==
 
* [http://www.bioblend.com Bioblend] EP2 Biogrease
 
== See Also ==


* [http://www.nlgi.com/ National Lubricating Grease Institute]
* [http://www.nlgi.com/ National Lubricating Grease Institute]
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Latest revision as of 00:52, 23 November 2009

Getting Grease

To over simplify greases, they are designed for different loads and temperatures. Anything made for automotive applications is usually more than adequate for the low loads and temperatures of bicycles.

Bicycle Specific Grease

There are greases being labeled as bicycle specific:

NOTE: Sheldon Brown recommends you use heat resistant grease for coaster brake hubs.

Environmentally Friendly Grease

See Also