Originally Posted by
Metaluna
I can't cite any scientific evidence on this either, but the idea of using antiseize for bearings just makes warning bells go off like crazy in my head.
Since wheel bearing grease is designed for wheel bearings, and almost everyone agrees (based on many many collective years of experience) that it's also good enough for most bicycle anti-seize purposes, this is by far the preferable compromise, IMHO.
Come to think of it, if the bearings are properly preloaded, squeezing a piece of metal, albeit a soft piece, would seem to create unacceptable pressure. Or, when you set the bearings, they may seem a bit preloaded but would go to having a bit of clearance once you had smushed all the tiny little metal particles.