Titanium and copper grease

[Anthony]

I think the short answer to passiflora's question is yes, anti-sieze rather than grease for all non-moving assemblies.

My understanding is that nickel-based anti-sieze is higher quality than copper-based and more suitable for ti in certain extreme circumstances. e.g., I expect Rolls Royce use nickel-based grease when they're building jet engines. But I think such extremes would result in the demise of the rider before the copper-slip failed, and copper-slip is fine for the applications that we're talking about here.

 

[DM]

Depends on the environment its used in...

I'm knackered, so that probably makes no sence.

Yes, it makes sense.
Thanks for the reply.

 

[SeeingisBelievingGTMuseum]

Copper colored Anti Seize would be smart if aluminum is threading into Ti just to reduce the seizing issues of say a bottom bracket. Copper grease? Phil Wood oil on the seat post helps to eliminate needing to overtighten a seat binder.

 

[tintin40]

i use Granville copper slip

 

[passiflora]

Anyone, got something I can go out and get from halfords etc, rather than order of the bay?.

As I want to re-assemble a.s.a.p.

Had a look at the halfords stuff appears to be a spray.

3 In one pro grease?

Tar passiflora

 

[WD Pro]

My tub of copper grease is halfrauds - maybe about 750 ml ish, but you can get it in a small tube (I think). I use it on cars to though so much better value in a tub

WD

 

[velomaniac]

Tubs and tubes of Copper slip grease are available from Halfords though in my branch the aerosol can grease is in a totally seperate section than the normal grease. A bit counter intuative but then that Halfords :roll:

Also I though copper didn't react with most metals and formed a protective oxide coating over its self to prevent corrosion. Thus its highly unlikely it would be detrimental to a bicycle

 

[FMJ]

All dissimilar metals will react with each other to some degree. The speed/severity is determined by how far apart they are from each other on the anode/cathode chart. The farther apart, the greater the reaction. If you look at some of the common materials used for frames and parts, you'll see why some combinations can get away with a coat of white lithium grease, while others need some sort of Moly-slip/anti-seize barrier.

 

[mountainloz]

nice one FMJ
makes sense seeing it like that

getting a bit tired of the halfords bashing though guys

 

[Tad]

getting a bit tired of the halfords bashing though guys

Off topic I know but...

It can't be easy as you obviously care and take pride in your work. Unfortunately in the mind of the consumer perception is king.

Velomaniac's comment is a valid one, perhaps who ever designs the shop lay out has a good reason for putting the spray grease and reguar grease in different places. In the same way as locating the Bike Hut upstairs in my two local stores is obviously a stroke of genius where if I went in to buy or have a bike serviced I'd have to lug it up and down them. However small a detail it is, the powers that be taking on board valid feedback from a consumer might make them think again before moaning about Halfords yet again.

Perhaps they don't care or perhaps the major share holders behind Halfords are genuinely ignorant of the public perception of their brand. Perhaps they've put the spray and regular grease in different places so that people have to go searcing then stumble across impulse purchases increasing their spend. Perhaps they've put Bike Hut upstairs as it is the least profitable part of the business and they just want it to die a slow death. Listening to the vocal minority here I have a perception of Halfords but most tellingly, speaking to the guys that work in my two local stores creates a more lasting impression for me and believe me it's never good when employees talk like that to the public about their employer.

I shall get off my soap box now.