|   Spoke Prep Alternatives... | næstep
Nov 2, 2001 8:44 AM | | Ok, face it, I don't want to shell out $25 for three micro-ounces of Spoke Prep, even if it is enough to coat 500 spokes. I don't have 500 spokes to prep.
These are the alternatives I've come across from various site searches:
White Lightening Chain Wax
ProLink Chain Wax
Tri Flo
Dry Teflon Lube (??? Dougal?)
Anti Sieze Compound (Same stuff I use on my spark plugs?)
Crest Whitening Toothpaste (j/k)
Comments, anyone?
næstep |
| Beeswax works great | Cory
Nov 2, 2001 8:48 AM | | I used it on nearly all threaded connections, from headsets to water bottle bolts. If you can't find it at hardware or crafts stores, you can get a couple of ounces from Rivendell for three bucks, and that's a lifetime supply for me.
Be sure it's BEESWAX, and not some shoddy imitation... |
| second that... | bigboote
Nov 2, 2001 11:46 AM | | ... and long live BOB!
I too use beeswax as lube/antisieze on most threads, it works really well. I like to mush it around with my fingers for a while before applying it (think Play-Doh) to get it warm and soft. It does a great job of keeping water from getting where it doesn't belong.
I used to use beeswax as chainlube- but I think the commmercial chainwax with teflon in it is better.
Beeswax can also be found next to the honey in good grocery stores, and at candle shops. |
| Toothpaste works well.... | Dirt Pilot
Nov 2, 2001 8:59 AM | | ...(GRIN) But even better is antiseizing compound (Auto parts store item). Use the antiseize on the spoke threads and a bit of waterproof bike grease on the nipple seats of the rim. Dont ever use a thread locking agent on the spokes, big headache! |
| All I have ever used is... | shiggy
Nov 2, 2001 9:06 AM | | ...Phil's Tenacious Oil on the threads and the nipple seat of the rim. Never had a problem |
| anything works... | Hank
Nov 2, 2001 9:20 AM | | and anything is better than spoke prep (I hate that stuff). I've used Tri Flow but prefer heavier lubes like Phil's Tenacious or Finish Line X Country. Anti Seize is a good option if you don't mind the mess. I don't think I'd use chain wax or the tooth paste... |
| anti-sieze... | fonseca
Nov 2, 2001 10:43 AM | | I used it for my recently built wheelset with no problems. It is a bit messy compared to linseed oil or phils, but it is cheap and should not need reapplication like oiled threads might over time. |
| I second the anti-sieze... | AndyE
Nov 2, 2001 11:30 AM | | It smells a little when you are using it, but truing wheels after building them with it is nice. |
| linseed oil. nm | clary.
Nov 2, 2001 10:43 AM | | |
| I second linseed oil. nm | Stinky Monkey
Nov 2, 2001 12:18 PM | | gd |
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