Originally Posted by
mudboy
Not being able to buy lower-range Campy hubs on their own is one of the reasons why I don't ride Campy. Even still, I'm considering building a "go-fast" (which is a relative term for me) frame with Athena alloy on it, just to have a "classic" road bike again (my current rides are a rando and a 650b rough stuff , both built by me).
As far as spoke prep, again, I use simple boiled Linseed Oil. If you can't find it at a hardware store, you might try an art supply store, as I believe linseed oil is used for thinning oil-based art paints. The boiled linseed oil sets up over a day or so. Dip the threaded ends of your spokes in the oil, let them sit for 15 minutes, and then build away.
Pete
Ok, thanks. I'll try the linseed oil. Do Campagnolo sell lower end hubs anymore? They only stock the record ones here. I remember chorus ones a few years back.