Cold Weather Cable Lube

My brake and shift cables are getting sticky in the cold weather. Is
there a light, cold weather lube that would be good for this
application. I'm using Phil and/or a teflon in lithium lube now.

-- Jay Beattie.

On Wed, 7 Dec 2011 19:20:33 -0800 (PST), Jay Beattie
wrote:

My brake and shift cables are getting sticky in the cold weather. Is
there a light, cold weather lube that would be good for this
application. I'm using Phil and/or a teflon in lithium lube now.

-- Jay Beattie.

I have been using Purple Exttreme for many years now and I have never
had any issues with cables sticking. Here's the link....

http://www.purpleextreme.com/

On 08/12/2011 03:26, Harry Brogan wrote:
On Wed, 7 Dec 2011 19:20:33 -0800 (PST), Jay Beattie
wrote:

My brake and shift cables are getting sticky in the cold weather. Is
there a light, cold weather lube that would be good for this
application. I'm using Phil and/or a teflon in lithium lube now.

-- Jay Beattie.

I have been using Purple Exttreme for many years now and I have never
had any issues with cables sticking. Here's the link....

http://www.purpleextreme.com/

Hey that only protects From Wear Down To -100° F. What happens if it gets really
cold?

--

Jay Beattie wrote:
My brake and shift cables are getting sticky in the cold weather. Is
there a light, cold weather lube that would be good for this
application. I'm using Phil and/or a teflon in lithium lube now.

-- Jay Beattie.

I'm not usually much for 'magic in a bottle' products but
Rock-n-Roll is perfect for that. Impressive stuff.

--
Andrew Muzi
www.yellowjersey.org/
Open every day since 1 April, 1971

On Thu, 08 Dec 2011 03:33:53 +0000, atriage
wrote:

On 08/12/2011 03:26, Harry Brogan wrote:
On Wed, 7 Dec 2011 19:20:33 -0800 (PST), Jay Beattie
wrote:

My brake and shift cables are getting sticky in the cold weather. Is
there a light, cold weather lube that would be good for this
application. I'm using Phil and/or a teflon in lithium lube now.

-- Jay Beattie.

I have been using Purple Exttreme for many years now and I have never
had any issues with cables sticking. Here's the link....

http://www.purpleextreme.com/

Hey that only protects From Wear Down To -100° F. What happens if it gets really
cold?

I did a little research and talked to the owners of Purple Extreme.
And this is the same lubricant that's used on north sea oil rigs for
alot of their cables and gears. I have noticed one things about this
product. My chain wear is a LOT less and it's also extremely quiet
when I ride.

As for the temperature thing. I have been out riding when it's been
-20F and had absolutely NO issues with any cables or gears being
sluggish.

I ride in some rather odd and, sometimes, extreme weather conditions.
I am definitely NOT just a "fair weather" rider so I am always on the
lookout for products that can handle the abuse I dish out.

Currently I am riding a Trek Transport and it's has already been
outfitted with a lot of extras. Some new and some that have yet to be
tested in extremes.

On 12/7/2011 9:20 PM, Jay Beattie wrote:
My brake and shift cables are getting sticky in the cold weather. Is
there a light, cold weather lube that would be good for this
application. I'm using Phil and/or a teflon in lithium lube now.

-- Jay Beattie.

First, wipe off the cables.

Next, wipe on pure teflon powder, used dry.

http://www.spurlocktools.com/id39.htm

No stiction at all, because there's no liquid involved (-plus a bunch of
other reasons, that I already posted a while back-).

Op 8-12-2011 4:20, Jay Beattie schreef:
My brake and shift cables are getting sticky in the cold weather. Is
there a light, cold weather lube that would be good for this
application. I'm using Phil and/or a teflon in lithium lube now.

-- Jay Beattie.


Even medium quality outer cables have teflon liners. If used with
stainless steel inner cables what would lube add other than attract dirt?

Lou

On Dec 7, 9:20*pm, Jay Beattie wrote:
My brake and shift cables are getting sticky in the cold weather. *Is
there a light, cold weather lube that would be good for this
application. I'm using Phil and/or a teflon in lithium lube now.

-- Jay Beattie.

Prolink works for me. If I didn't have a bunch of little schwag
bottles from the rep, I'll likely just use any dry lube.

On Dec 8, 3:20*am, Jay Beattie wrote:
My brake and shift cables are getting sticky in the cold weather. *Is
there a light, cold weather lube that would be good for this
application. I'm using Phil and/or a teflon in lithium lube now.

-- Jay Beattie.

Use plastic lined cables and silicone. Or use metal with an MoS2 .
Standard metal lube has been GT85 which I think is a graphite and
teflon mix. It works a little while, but needs constant re-
application.

On Thu, 8 Dec 2011 19:00:49 -0800 (PST), thirty-six
wrote:

On Dec 8, 3:20*am, Jay Beattie wrote:
My brake and shift cables are getting sticky in the cold weather. *Is
there a light, cold weather lube that would be good for this
application. I'm using Phil and/or a teflon in lithium lube now.

-- Jay Beattie.

Use plastic lined cables and silicone. Or use metal with an MoS2 .
Standard metal lube has been GT85 which I think is a graphite and
teflon mix. It works a little while, but needs constant re-
application.
I'll stand by the Purple Extreme. One good initial application and,
unless it's incredibly wet weather, it's good for three to six months.