Originally Posted by
San Rensho
Bicycle bearings have essentially no load, no heat, no speed compared to any motorized mechanical bearing system. Any grease is absolute overkill. Lard would work just as good as the most expensive boutique grease.
In a certain sense, yes. I have a chart somewhere showing the drag of various lubes when used in a hub. The best was a low viscosity motor oil. Old hubs had those holes in the shells and dust caps for a reason!!! Oil isnt practical because it doesnt last long enough for bicycle bearing applications.