Originally Posted by
HillRider
Why do you want to carry grease in your on-bike tool kit? Are you taking it on long tours and will be away from home for weeks at a time?
What if I need to replace a pedal? Have a problem with my seatpost? Discover that I forgot to lubricate my chain, and the squeaking is driving me nuts?
I don't need to carry a tub of grease or anything, but having a bit of lubricant is convenient.