Originally Posted by
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A lot of Schwinn bikes from the 80's came with Maillard hubs, and I find it's unusual to buy one of these with significant mileage on it that doesn't already have pitted cones and still-tight bearing adjustment that makes the axle difficult to turn.
I have the wheels disassembled. Took the hubs apart, cleaned and repacked. They look brand new inside. This bike probably just sat in a garage for 30 years, still had all the reflectors on it and everything. I think I'm just going to order new rims and spokes, I wetsanded and polished the hubs and they look sweet.