Chris King Bottom Bracket - Replacement Grease

mlindy · #1 03-24-2010, 07:46 PM

Any recommendations for replacing the grease in my Chris King bottom bracket?

Thanks.

Dave B · #2 03-25-2010, 03:54 AM

Phil wood grease works like a charm.

Veloo · #3 02-19-2020, 11:05 PM

Bumping this old thread.
I'll probably have to service the bearings in this CK BB. Has anyone used non CK grease in their CK bearings? I have a full tube of Finish Line grease so not really in the mood to go out and buy more.

Dave B · #4 02-20-2020, 04:12 AM

Any grease will work, but I stand by my statement earlier. Phil Wood is awesome

oldpotatoe · #5 02-20-2020, 06:27 AM

Grease is oil in 'soap'. Any grease will work fine. Even less expensive, not packaged as 'bike grease', automotive grease. Phil is made by Chevron, I think..re-packaged automotive grease.

Black Dog · #6 02-20-2020, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by oldpotatoe

Grease is oil in 'soap'. Any grease will work fine. Even less expensive, not packaged as 'bike grease', automotive grease. Phil is made by Chevron, I think..re-packaged automotive grease.

This, use Phil or get some synthetic grease from any auto parts place.

zennmotion · #7 02-20-2020, 08:38 AM

Nix Frixion Grease from Le Chef d'Equipe across the hall.

Because your bike deserves it.

http://nixfrixshun.com/nixfrixshun-race-grease/

wallymann · #8 02-20-2020, 12:20 PM

NFS looks alot like pro-gold's EPX cycle grease.

Quote:

Originally Posted by zennmotion

Nix Frixion Grease from Le Chef d'Equipe across the hall.

Because your bike deserves it.

http://nixfrixshun.com/nixfrixshun-race-grease/

FriarQuade · #9 02-20-2020, 12:58 PM

Phil grease is great for people that want to do as little as maintenance as possible regardless of how bad conditions are. If you care, even a little bit about speed there are a mountain of much better options.

jadedaid · #10 02-20-2020, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by FriarQuade

Phil grease is great for people that want to do as little as maintenance as possible regardless of how bad conditions are. If you care, even a little bit about speed there are a mountain of much better options.

What would you suggest instead? Given the conditions I've been riding through this winter my CK hubs are due a re-grease...

Veloo · #11 03-01-2020, 09:52 AM

Is it possible to remove this inner diameter metal sleeve/race without any special tools to get more access to the bearings for a thorough cleaning?

mktng · #12 03-01-2020, 09:58 AM

I just pump skf bearing grease from work into my CK bb's. Once a year.

But if I didn't have that option.
I'd opt for Phil grease.

Veloo · #13 03-01-2020, 10:02 AM

It's gritty in there so I'd like to remove as much of the crud as I can.
Surprised that it looked so dry when I opened it. What you see is exactly what I opened up.

fmradio516 · #14 03-01-2020, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Veloo

It's gritty in there so I'd like to remove as much of the crud as I can.
Surprised that it looked so dry when I opened it. What you see is exactly what I opened up.

I would try flushing with WD-40 then get a super fine needle grease injector. but before you flush, make sure the needle grease gun will work. Ive never done it, but that is what you want to do.