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Ti frames: Preventing components seizing
As a preventative against it seizing in a Ti frame, is it recommended that a component - for instance, a Shimano Cartridge BB installed with a judicious application of anti-seize grease - be removed, re-greased, and installed again at set intervals? Or can the anti-seize lube be considered effective for the life of the component - say, two or three years? Do different components or their materials (i.e., steel headset cup, aluminum seatpost) warrant different considerations vis preventing their seizing in a Ti frame? Thanks Luke |
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Ti frames: Preventing components seizing
Luke wrote:
As a preventative against it seizing in a Ti frame, is it recommended that a component - for instance, a Shimano Cartridge BB installed with a judicious application of anti-seize grease - be removed, re-greased, and installed again at set intervals? Or can the anti-seize lube be considered effective for the life of the component - say, two or three years? Do different components or their materials (i.e., steel headset cup, aluminum seatpost) warrant different considerations vis preventing their seizing in a Ti frame? While there's certainly nothing wrong with using anti-seize on a ti frame, in my experience it's not necessary for most applications. Where there is a threaded ti fastener inserted into ti threads, I'd sincerely recommend anti-seize (I've seen puffs of smoke exit stuck bolts when they finally do break free). But for seat posts and BBs, I think plain ol' grease will do fine (though I also recommend a few layers of teflon plumber's tape on the BB installation for long-term quietude). Mark Hickey Habanero Cycles http://www.habcycles.com Home of the $795 ti frame |
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Ti frames: Preventing components seizing
Luke wrote: As a preventative against it seizing in a Ti frame, is it recommended that a component - for instance, a Shimano Cartridge BB installed with a judicious application of anti-seize grease - be removed, re-greased, and installed again at set intervals? Or can the anti-seize lube be considered effective for the life of the component - say, two or three years? Antisieze is really tenacious and doesn't wash away easily but if you submerge your BB regularly, take it out once in a while. Also antisieze inside the BB cup(s). Do different components or their materials (i.e., steel headset cup, aluminum seatpost) warrant different considerations vis preventing their seizing in a Ti frame? Thanks Luke |
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Ti frames: Preventing components seizing
On Wed, 11 Jan 2006 06:12:22 -0700, Mark Hickey wrote:
Where there is a threaded ti fastener inserted into ti threads, I'd sincerely recommend anti-seize (I've seen puffs of smoke exit stuck bolts when they finally do break free). But for seat posts and BBs, I think plain ol' grease will do fine (though I also recommend a few layers of teflon plumber's tape on the BB installation for long-term quietude). Teflon tape should be a good anti-sieze for ti fasteners too, and it's more likely to be in most people's toolboxes already. Matt O. |
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