Lubricant for derailers

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Lubricant for derailers

Postby gauravbb » August 16th, 2012, 11:50 pm

I just serviced my front derailer today was wondering what type of lubricant is ideal to use
Grease or an oil

I did use an industrial grade de greaser and cleaned it out
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Re: Lubricant for derailers

Postby wanderingwheels » August 17th, 2012, 11:51 am

You are old enough to serve yourself but you still want mommy to feed you!
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Re: Lubricant for derailers

Postby gauravbb » August 17th, 2012, 12:43 pm

Wandering Wheels
" if u say SO Lol lol "
but it still does not answer my Question Mate
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Re: Lubricant for derailers

Postby hitanshu » August 17th, 2012, 3:39 pm

use the search feature

here is a sample:
http://bikeszone.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=6745
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Re: Lubricant for derailers

Postby wanderingwheels » August 17th, 2012, 3:56 pm

Hey, sorry gauravbb. There are one too many threads on the topic. Check the thread hits posted and search further. No grease ever!
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Re: Lubricant for derailers

Postby gauravbb » August 18th, 2012, 1:57 pm

hey Hitu
thanks so much will look up the thread

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no Probls at all mate
btw i read u post on the Policeman was awesomely cool on the Presence of Mind u had that day
i am waiting for the Policeman to catch me
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Re: Lubricant for derailers

Postby fatichar » August 18th, 2012, 9:54 pm

where is that policeman post? link plz.
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Re: Lubricant for derailers

Postby wanderingwheels » August 19th, 2012, 3:34 pm

Thanks gauravbb.

@fatichar: here's the link: viewtopic.php?f=4&t=8704&hilit=wanderingwheels+policeman
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Re: Lubricant for derailers

Postby MGmech » September 12th, 2012, 2:28 pm

You might find these guides helpful for lubricating the moving parts on your bike

http://www.madegood.org/bikes/library/l ... ing-parts/
http://www.madegood.org/bikes/library/lubricate-cables/
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Re: Lubricant for derailers

Postby gauravbb » September 25th, 2012, 3:34 pm

Hey Mg
Just saw u post many thanks
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