DonH
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Reged: 12/22/03
Posts: 11
Loc: CT
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Im mounting a cassette on my new Neutron wheels and was wondering what type of lube (if any) I should use on the threads of the steel lockring. The cassette body is aluminum. Im thinking either grease or Ti Prep. Any opinions out there? Thanks! Don
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terry
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Reged: 12/18/03
Posts: 47
Loc: Southeastern MA
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i use the steel lr on record hubs with no lube and have never had any problems-never thought of it either. i'm sure it can't hurt but i've never thought of using lube there and i don't know why. never used it on my mtb either and that takes a lot more abuse re water/snow/cold/mud.
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Jeff_Nichols
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Reged: 12/18/03
Posts: 73
Loc: San Jose
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I always use grease on this part. I use the white shimano grease but I'm sure there are many good options. I don't know if this is the "recommended" strategy but I generally only use Ti prep for Ti on Ti and the shimano grease on all the rest.
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DonH
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Reged: 12/22/03
Posts: 11
Loc: CT
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I ended up using a thin layer of Ti prep. I have been using Ti prep where dissimilar materials are joined lately(especially anything titanium or aluminum) but for some reason I just wasnt sure what to do in this application (no pun intended). Thanks for the help!
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Allan
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Reged: 05/04/04
Posts: 198
Loc: Bds,W I
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DonH, If you had similiar metals interface such as a ti ring to a ti body hub, id suggest ti prep. However with steel to aluminum or a combination of both together, it would make be best to put a little grease on the threads anyway.
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