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weeddee85 on July 8, 2025 12:12 pm You should always use some grease on the bearing and a little bit on the outer shell
Wineandbikes on July 8, 2025 12:13 pm Always worth smearing some grease over the bearing seals for a bit of extra weatherproofing. Also on the cups, to make sure they come out easy next time you change them.
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You should always use some grease on the bearing and a little bit on the outer shell
Always worth smearing some grease over the bearing seals for a bit of extra weatherproofing.
Also on the cups, to make sure they come out easy next time you change them.
Don‘t put grease on carbon though as it might swell.
Grease helps keep dirt and water out
Yup
Yes.
Add some grease please