Originally Posted by
coldass
There is a standard of tests for grease that may be suitable for bike use. There are others for automotive and other applications that may also be relevant. ASTM F2489-06 Standard Guide for Instrument and Precision Bearing Lubricants-Part 2
Grease isn't just grease - here are some of the tests you can peform to consider use:
Water Washout Characteristics of Lubricating
Oil Separation from Lubricating During Storage
Corrosion Preventive Properties
Roll Stability
Cone Penetration
Dropping Point of Lubricating Over Wide Temperature Range
Wear Preventive Characteristics
Extreme-Pressure Properties
Life Performance
Detection of Copper Corrosion
Elastomer Compatibility
Low-Temperature Torque
Oxidation Induction Time
Evaporation Loss
Dirt Content
Be-Quite Noise
Would you want to use a grease that promotes rust or has lots of dirt already?
All these standards you cite apply to high heat, high pressure, high speed applications, none of which occur in a bicycle bearing system. Most bicycle bearing failures are due to loose bearings, not grease failure. I challenge anyone to point to any bearing failure on a bicycle because of grease failure. I'll even accept anecdotal evidence.
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