I’m back out on my 2021 Cube Stereo Hybrid 140 ebike.
So it has the Gen 4 motor. Motor failed after 3600 miles.
Refurbished motor that I bought did 180 miles then failed.
Refurbished motor was repaired and it is now back in the bike.
At the moment we are having some dry weather (won't last long!) here on the west coast of Scotland, but it is still pretty wet off road.
Anyway, I intend to start cleaning and greasing the DE and NDE motor bearing seals.
As many of you will know, Bosch sell little tiny tubes of Bosch Long-Life Tacky Grease. In the UK these retail for a tenner. So considering this may be a frequently performed procedure, then 10 quid for 20g or whatever it is, well I need to find something else.
So I’m thinking of buying a cartridge of RAVENOL Marinefett grease.
RAVENOL Marine Grease - 400g Cartridge
“RAVENOL Marine Grease is a yellow-green, fluorescent, sea-water resistant lubrication grease with long-term adhesion properties. It is based on a special, calcium soap and a high-viscous synthetic base oil, as well as specifically selected active ingredients to protect against oxidation, rust and corrosion.”
I also noticed on checking out the very informative “Bosch Gen4 Seal Service and Grease up” thread a picture posted by Stihldog of the BOSCH GEN4 seal kit including a tube of the grease – the tube of grease in Stihldog’s photo has a sticker on it which reveals what the grease actually is – RENOLIT CA-LZS 2 M
So RENOLIT is a FUCHS brand. But I’m struggling to find that grease on sale to the public in the UK.
But I think my Ravenol is a good alternative, and apppears to be readily available. It has a matching specification number KP 2 K-30 So should be similar.
So wondering what you folks think. It is extremely water proof, resists wash out, is mineral based and suitable for bearings. Designed for marine use and farm machinery and its working temp is -30 degrees C to + 120 degrees C. And it is £8.25 for an 400g cartridge.
So it has the Gen 4 motor. Motor failed after 3600 miles.
Refurbished motor that I bought did 180 miles then failed.
Refurbished motor was repaired and it is now back in the bike.
At the moment we are having some dry weather (won't last long!) here on the west coast of Scotland, but it is still pretty wet off road.
Anyway, I intend to start cleaning and greasing the DE and NDE motor bearing seals.
As many of you will know, Bosch sell little tiny tubes of Bosch Long-Life Tacky Grease. In the UK these retail for a tenner. So considering this may be a frequently performed procedure, then 10 quid for 20g or whatever it is, well I need to find something else.
So I’m thinking of buying a cartridge of RAVENOL Marinefett grease.
RAVENOL Marine Grease - 400g Cartridge
“RAVENOL Marine Grease is a yellow-green, fluorescent, sea-water resistant lubrication grease with long-term adhesion properties. It is based on a special, calcium soap and a high-viscous synthetic base oil, as well as specifically selected active ingredients to protect against oxidation, rust and corrosion.”
I also noticed on checking out the very informative “Bosch Gen4 Seal Service and Grease up” thread a picture posted by Stihldog of the BOSCH GEN4 seal kit including a tube of the grease – the tube of grease in Stihldog’s photo has a sticker on it which reveals what the grease actually is – RENOLIT CA-LZS 2 M
So RENOLIT is a FUCHS brand. But I’m struggling to find that grease on sale to the public in the UK.
But I think my Ravenol is a good alternative, and apppears to be readily available. It has a matching specification number KP 2 K-30 So should be similar.
So wondering what you folks think. It is extremely water proof, resists wash out, is mineral based and suitable for bearings. Designed for marine use and farm machinery and its working temp is -30 degrees C to + 120 degrees C. And it is £8.25 for an 400g cartridge.
