Debate: should you grease pedal threads or not? I got roasted by two old timers last week

I always used a little grease on pedal threads (figured anti-seize is smart). Then this guy at the co-op in Portland said no, grease makes them loosen over time, you need dry threads with Loctite. Now I'm stuck between two camps, what do you all use on customer bikes?

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walker.hayden10d ago

Bah, grease is for bearings not threads. I've never used a drop on pedals and never had one come loose on me. Dry torque is the way to go.

richard_sanchez4310d ago

Used to grease em all the time til a racer buddy laughed at me. Switched to a tiny drop of blue Loctite and torque em dry. Never backed out since.