Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Why do we use industrial grease in a professional bike workshop? Because the chemistry is better, the data is transparent, and it doesn't come with a 400% "cycling brand" markup.
In this video, we go inside the Mapdec grease drawer to clear up the confusion from our previous builds. We break down the 15+ different tubes we keep in stock—from the "Blue" Mobil XHP-222 we use for 90% of bearings to the specialised ceramic pastes and suspension lubes.
We also address my biggest beef with the cycling industry: why major brands like Muc-Off refuse to publish Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and why you should care about the "K-Factor" (coefficient of friction) on your threads.
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DT Swiss Special Grease, AKA Molykote TP 42. dupont.com/content/dam/dupont/amer/us/en/Molykote/public/documents/en/MOLYKOTE_TP-42_Paste_71-0160E-01.pdf
Chapters
0:00 – Clearing up the Grease Confusion
0:19 – The "Blue" Standard: Mobil XHP-222 for Bearings
1:18 – High Performance: Mobilith SHC 100 (The Red Stuff)
1:54 – Assembly Greases: Maxima vs. Peerless
2:24 – Why we use Autol Top 2000 for Headsets
3:19 – Anti-Seize vs. Grease: Understanding the "K-Factor"
3:42 – Why we use Weicon Ceramic Paste
4:37 – Specialist Lubes: Dielectric & Silicone for E-Bikes
5:09 – Hub Specific: Chris King, DT Swiss, and Kluber
6:22 – Suspension & Seals: PM600 vs. SRAM Butter
7:17 – The Beef: Why Cycling Brands Hide Their Data
7:41 – The "One Tube" Recommendation for Home Mechanics
7:59 – Join the Mapdec Community on Skool
Why do we use industrial grease in a professional bike workshop? Because the chemistry is better, the data is transparent, and it doesn't come with a 400% "cycling brand" markup.
In this video, we go inside the Mapdec grease drawer to clear up the confusion from our previous builds. We break down the 15+ different tubes we keep in stock—from the "Blue" Mobil XHP-222 we use for 90% of bearings to the specialised ceramic pastes and suspension lubes.
We also address my biggest beef with the cycling industry: why major brands like Muc-Off refuse to publish Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and why you should care about the "K-Factor" (coefficient of friction) on your threads.
Go Deeper into the Tech on Skool
If you want to access the technical manuals, Safety Data Sheets, and deep-dive discussions on the chemistry of bike maintenance, join our professional community.
👉 Join Mapdec on Skool: skool.com/mapdec
DT Swiss Special Grease, AKA Molykote TP 42. dupont.com/content/dam/dupont/amer/us/en/Molykote/public/documents/en/MOLYKOTE_TP-42_Paste_71-0160E-01.pdf
Chapters
0:00 – Clearing up the Grease Confusion
0:19 – The "Blue" Standard: Mobil XHP-222 for Bearings
1:18 – High Performance: Mobilith SHC 100 (The Red Stuff)
1:54 – Assembly Greases: Maxima vs. Peerless
2:24 – Why we use Autol Top 2000 for Headsets
3:19 – Anti-Seize vs. Grease: Understanding the "K-Factor"
3:42 – Why we use Weicon Ceramic Paste
4:37 – Specialist Lubes: Dielectric & Silicone for E-Bikes
5:09 – Hub Specific: Chris King, DT Swiss, and Kluber
6:22 – Suspension & Seals: PM600 vs. SRAM Butter
7:17 – The Beef: Why Cycling Brands Hide Their Data
7:41 – The "One Tube" Recommendation for Home Mechanics
7:59 – Join the Mapdec Community on Skool
