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  1. Original post
    Jzwest
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    Hello,

    I am trying to locate information on the best lube for bottom bracket threads. The frame is aluminum
    as well as the cups. Trying to avoid the inevitable clicking/galling of similar metals.

    Thanks for any help.

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  2. Paul Southworth
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    In article <[email hidden]>,

    JZWest said:

    I am trying to locate information on the best lube for bottom bracket threads. The frame is
    aluminum as well as the cups. Trying to avoid the inevitable clicking/galling of similar metals.

    Loctite C5-A copper anti-seize works for me.

    --Paul

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  3. Mike S.
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    "JZWest" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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    Quoted message said:

    Hello,

    I am trying to locate information on the best lube for bottom bracket threads. The frame is
    aluminum as well as the cups. Trying to avoid the inevitable clicking/galling of similar metals.

    Thanks for any help.

    I'm going to vote for whatever grease you're using everywhere else. I've got some Phil's, some
    Finish Line, and even some disk brake grease that I use interchage-ably.

    They all seem to work.

    Mike

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  4. Werehatrack
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    On 19 Jan 2004 19:38:16 -0800, [email hidden] (JZWest) may have

    Quoted message said:

    Hello,

    I am trying to locate information on the best lube for bottom bracket threads. The frame is
    aluminum as well as the cups. Trying to avoid the inevitable clicking/galling of similar metals.

    Anti-sieze compound is made for this purpose. It's available under a variety of trade names; in the
    US, it is usually stocked at most hardware and auto parts stores. The brand I've used most often is
    Never-Seez. There are many others.

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  5. Qui Si Parla Ca
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    JZwest-<< I am trying to locate information on the best lube for bottom bracket threads. The frame
    is aluminum as well as the cups. Trying to avoid the inevitable clicking/galling of similar metals.

    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:

    <BR><BR>

    First, make sure the BB shell is prepped, threads chased and also faced(at least the sides that see
    a BB cup face)..Use antisieze on the BB shell threads, like Permatex antisieze. use grease inside
    the BB cups(assuming a sealed cart BB).

    Peter Chisholm Vecchio's Bicicletteria 1833 Pearl St. Boulder, CO, 80302
    (303)440-3535 vecchios.comvecchios.com "Ruote convenzionali costruite eccezionalmente bene"

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  6. Jzwest
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    Thanks very much guys. I appreciate your time.

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