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My old shop foreman said grease is cheap, I should've listened sooner
Guy named Rick at my first shop job in Phoenix. 20 years turning wrenches. He always said "grease is cheap, bearings ain't." I thought it was just old timer talk.
Last month I did a full hub rebuild on my commuter. Used the fancy marine grease I had left over. Water got in on a rainy ride two days later. Races were toast within 40 miles. New set cost me $180.
Rick's rule was simple. Pack them full, wipe the excess, do it again. No shortcuts. I get it now.
Anyone else learn a shop trick the expensive way?
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