Originally Posted by
San Rensho
Hmmmm...Nit pickers. Grease is grease. All bicycle bearings are very low speed, low load, no heat. Use any grease you want, but I just use the cheapest grease around. A tub will last for at least 2 generations.
Grease for low speed applications should have high base oil viscosity, unlike most greases. Motorex grease 2000 has adequate high base oil viscosity, and is surprisingly similar to shimano premium grease, - the bright yellow stuff.