Originally Posted by
bobdell
Boeshield, triflow, something that leaves a residual lubricant after the carrier fluid evaporates. Dri-slide was an excellent cable lubricant but I haven't seen it around in a long time.
Grease is too heavy. Oil will seek the low spot and also attract dirt.
FWIW Dri-slide (AKA Bike-Aid) molydisulfide grease is still available and would be excellent for the OP's situation...
http://www.lubritek.com/bike-aid_lube
Available on Amazon and elsewhere.
-Tom in SoCal