Originally Posted by
MyRedTrek
Does any lube stand up well to water intrusion? I keep seeing people say to be careful when washing a bike to avoid it. As I understand it that's why boat trailers constantly have bearing failures, because people don't stay on top of re-lubing them after they're submerged.
As good of a primer on the fascinating topic of grease as I've come across:
The Complete Guide to Greases