Originally Posted by timcupery
Finish Line Teflon is fine for bike bearings.
Automotive or Marine bearing grease is designed for higher forces/temps than happens on bikes, but it works fine with bike applications and lasts a long time. The higher viscosity means very slightly more rolling resistance in the bearings, but not at a level that's practically noticeable.
And again, White Lithium grease just ain't a durable bearing grease.
Funny it used to be...I have several tubes of white lithium carrying the Schwinn approved seal. FWIW unless you are a hard core rider/race the white lithium will work fine. It may need attention sooner than the other types of grease. I prefer Phil Wood products and only use something else if I get in a bind.
Aaron
