I responded off list to the initial question, but will add something regarding this: "If you want to be anal, you could put a tiny bit on the dust cap threads, too"
Having dealt with seized dust caps on many customer bikes I recommend greasing steel or alloy caps if you must use them. If stuck, the plastic ones can just be broken up and the pieces yanked out. Once removed, all dustcaps can be put aside and never reinstalled. The "anal" part come when you use these things in the first place, IMHO. Like the valve caps and little nuts on prestas, I never saw the point.
Also, regarding the type of grease... it seems like the old nonsense about "any grease will work" is finally starting to hold true. Years ago there was plenty of so-so grease available at bike shops. Most of the stuff now available is reasonably good, so I would say any name-brand stuff intended for bikes is good. Pedros, Finishline, Shimano all seem fine and are widely available. Of course, there are many non-bike specific products that will be great, and possibly very inexpensive, but the bike-specific stuff cuts out the guess work and the research.
Tom Dalton
Bethlehem, PA
PBridge130@aol.com wrote: <<< I have an as new Campagnolo Record (Super or Nuovo I'm not sure which) bottom bracket I plan on using but the plastic sleave has gone missing. Is this a necessary piece ? If so do LBSs carry something similar ? (doesn't have to be an authentic Campagnolo one for me).
Also when installing a bottom bracket/crankset what's the consensus on what gets greased (and what kind of grease) and what gets lock-tighted... Yes, I know the bearings get greased - I'm inquiring about the threading, tapers...>>>>
Nothing gets grease or locktight. Greasing the tapers can result in overtightening and expansion of the hole in the arm. Locktight -- absolutely unecessary. Arms should be installed on clean, dry tapers. The holes in the arms should be cleaned with a rag before installation. This does not need to be fanatic cleaning, with solvent -- just careful wiping.
Ok... I take back the "nothing". Put a modest amount of grease on the crank arm bolt threads. If you want to be anal, you could put a tiny bit on the dust cap threads, too
On the subject of the sleeves -- I actually liked Sugino's sleeves better than Campy's. There were a number of different sleeves out there -- I would think that you'd be able to find one. Have you discovered "Cycle Analyst" on South Pearl in Denver?
I might have spare(s) if you don't have any luck.
Cheers,
Peter Bridge Denver, CO
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