Squeaky real derailleur ? Thicker lubricant may be the answer.

Anyone who has ridden with me recently may have heard the annoying squeak of my rear derailleur.

I did extensive research on how to fix it - the most popular answers being replace the bearings / cogs / chain etc. Only one or two articles mentioned I may be using a lubricant that is too thin.

Wednesday morning, in prep for Gus' OMG It's early ride, I pulled out some thicker 'wet weather' lubricant and went to work.  Fixed it almost immediately.

Tags: Lubricant, Maintenance

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Permalink Reply by Rob W on May 17, 2012 at 15:00

Those little wheels can be endless bother, the smallest amount of dust can cause that 'the bus is coming' squeak.

Permalink Reply by Frank on May 17, 2012 at 16:51

If you do or get an annual clean by a reputable shop or yourself done, these issues will probably not occur.

 

Or, you could buy Campag and never have to worry about squeeks.(hoping its shitmano u r running)

 

Good quality thin layer of oil/grease is whats best. Bit like painting, 3 thin layers are better than 2 thick layers.

 

Good lube is the key. Try the one tested by NASA.

http://www.finishlineusa.com/products/ceramic_wet_lube.htm

Permalink Reply by Notthefirst Brett on May 17, 2012 at 20:58

Hey, lubing your chain isn't meant to be rocket science ;-)

Permalink Reply by Notthefirst Brett on May 17, 2012 at 21:24

I must apologise for my boom-tish "humour", too late to edit.

Note to self, do not post when half tanked.

Permalink Reply by Tim B on May 17, 2012 at 21:20
Or the one developed by Boeing http://boeshield.com/features-benefits/bicycles/

Havent actually tried this yet, but thinking of giving it a go

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