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Old 05-04-2007, 04:52 AM
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Just wonderin what people prefer to lube their cables?. A buddy likes to use that duralube spray stuff but I'm not too sure. someone else suggested WD-40.

is there something particular like there is for chains to use on cables?
 
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Try Dri-Slide


 
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Graphite lube spray......meant for cables.
 
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Old 05-04-2007, 08:08 AM
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It depends on the type of cables you have on your ride. What type do you have?
 
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Old 05-04-2007, 09:35 AM
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I use chain wax. Motion pro has a nifty little tool too that clamos on the cable and accepts the straw from the can so it can force a decent amount of lube to the cable.
 
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[quote]ORIGINAL: DinoVelvet

Just wonderin what people prefer to lube their cables?.

Astro Glide...oh wait, those cables, graphite or WD-40
 
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Old 05-04-2007, 03:12 PM
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cable life. info at http://www.protectall.com/cable_life.htm
 
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thanks all for your input I have the local shop ordering a can of the cable life.
 
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Yep..............

ORIGINAL: vertigo14

Try Dri-Slide


 
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