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Old June 9th 06, 12:16 AM posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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oil/grease is impassable but wax/wax teflon is foolproof
is it pawsyble to insert a brake cable into the shifter housing?

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Old June 9th 06, 01:34 AM posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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As n addendum to my last post, I would not use any kind of petroleum
lubricant (yes, I know paraffin wax comes from petroleum, however, it is
chemically neutral), as the plastic tube or coating on the inside of the
noodle may be adversely affected.

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Chris Z The Wheelman wrote:
As n addendum to my last post, I would not use any kind of petroleum
lubricant (yes, I know paraffin wax comes from petroleum, however, it
is chemically neutral), as the plastic tube or coating on the inside
of the noodle may be adversely affected.


Some lubes, such as Prolink, is designed not to attack liners. Says it
right on the bottle.

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Phil


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Old June 11th 06, 01:24 AM posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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"Phil, Squid-in-Training" wrote in
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Chris Z The Wheelman wrote:
As n addendum to my last post, I would not use any kind of petroleum
lubricant (yes, I know paraffin wax comes from petroleum, however, it
is chemically neutral), as the plastic tube or coating on the inside
of the noodle may be adversely affected.


Some lubes, such as Prolink, is designed not to attack liners. Says it
right on the bottle.

--
Phil



Teflon (PRFE) used for liners is impervious to lubricants and pretty much
ALL liquids at normal temperatures. Declarations to this effect on the lube
package is just advertising hype, sort of like saying water is designed to
not attack water bottles.

mC


 




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