Originally Posted by
Absenth
So you're suggesting I, on some regular schedule, pull the hub apart, inspect the bearings, then repack them. If things look ok don't worry about it, and if they don't replace bearings as necessary, or worst case the hubs?
If I understood that correctly, how frequently should I be pulling them apart if I'm commuting to and from work daily regardless of weather?
Thanks Chombi
Just make sure you service (Clean, repack and adjust as needed) the hubs before your big ride. If you can find the smaller bearings for it, go ahead and change them out while you have them apart just for good due diligence. It's also a good excuse to find out the condition of the races and cones on the hub anyway, before your ride. It had lasted on the bike this long so there might not be anything wrong with it that will make it fail on your ride, so must have gotten a good one. If you do find the chance or reason to change them out in the future, I wouldn't stress about moving on away from them as there are many other classic hub alternatives that can give you as good and reliable service....plus they aren't really in many "holy grail" component lists of classic bike fans.....yet(?).
Good luck on your ride and tell us how it goes with th hubs!
Chombi
Chombi