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One of greases and lubricants III

Let's end the section with the oils. Saw how much oil you use on the bike is going to bring the transmission and maybe some lubrication of the bars of the shock absorbers and forks in small quantity.



So it happens that most manufacturers sell their products aimed at this part of the bike, some brands have special lubricants and even the bars of the suspensions, such as Finish Line, but this could be viewed as touching the "freak"

currently differentiation of oils is marked by his work at certain temperatures and density. Something similar happens with the fat, ie, humid and rainy climates you'll need something special oil or dense, but in general terms with any oil rather neutral bike will be enough. Manufacturers often distinguish between "Wet" for wet conditions and "Dry" for dry conditions, there is not much mystery, unless they put additives, usually Teflon mainly to give more durability to the parties metal.

Personally I really like that makes Decathlon, is cheap, hard enough and well lubricated, is neutral components and has a medium-low density, making it necessary to replace it with some regularity, especially if you mess much the bike and wash it often with the little hose from the gas station especially.

As you can see I am very prone to the use of lubricants as neutral as possible, with this I avoid possible damage to plastic parts, rubber, etc, which are also very important for the proper functioning of the bike

Let's see some transmission components and parts of the bike in which I highlight in green the areas which should take a "gothic" nothing more and then clean the excess with a rag. The string should give a quick clean with oil all the way with it.

Placing a little oil at these points we will make our work very smooth transmission. We can also put a drop of oil on the change and brake cables before putting them in the sleeves to finish the work. Other parts where it would be interesting to take a drop in spots that tilting on the bike, mainly on the swing arm pivot points back.

Finally remind you that we should not exceed the amount of oil, because when all is said and done we will use it on the outside of the bike and like all lubricant act as a magnet for filth, resulting in the opposite effect that we causing more friction and thus wear.

Greetings and see you on the road!