Originally Posted by
dsbrantjr
Go to the auto parts store and get yourself a tub of boat trailer wheel bearing grease. It is waterproof, you can use it on practically anything on a bike which needs grease (including wheel bearings!) and a tub is almost a lifetime supply.
Originally Posted by
RoadieDropper
It's also thick & sticky, not ideal for a bicycle.
Marine grease is great for almost anything on a bike. Not too thick or sticky. After using about every specialty and non-specialty bike grease under the sun I've settled on Marine grease as well. Cheap, holds up to moisture and lubricates as well as anything and you only need one grease for bearings, screws, seatposts, saddle rails, pedal threads, bar stems, etc. Only thing I wouldn't use it for is most cassette bodies as it's a little too viscous.