Dealing With Sealed Bearings on Vintage Bikes
My interest in restoring bikes of the 70s and 80s runs into a snag when I come to sealed bearing hubs (BB too for that matter).
Everything I read says take it to a bike shop where they have the proper tools. That kind of ruins the pleasure of doing the restoration myself. Any thoughts on handling this situation. Do some of you have the "bearing press" or whatever is needed to deal with cartridge sealed bearings? On my Fuji S10S there is a bit of play in the hub bearings which appear to be sealed not cones. At the bike shop they said there was nothing they could do with it. Don't know if that was because they just did not want to or what. The wheel(s) turn nicely and there is no sound of grit or other noise. Have put on a few miles and still seems in good shape. If I come to a situation where there is definitely need for replacement what is the best way to approach it keeping in mind my philosophy of "doing it myself" and keeping costs low?