Joined: Mar 2012
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From: Niagara Region, Canada
Bikes: 1970s Alex Singer, 1960s Peugeot PX 10, 1960s Bertin C37, 1973 Carre Bertin C 37, 1972 Carlton Kermesse, 1981 Peugeot PX 14 Super Competition
jlynn-
Helicomatic hubs can be a contentious topic. At the very least, before riding, service the hear hub. Repack with quality grease and completely replace the rear ball bearings with, at least, fresh Grade 25 or Grade 10 bearings. The OEM bearings have a tendency to grenade and the fragments then chew up the races and other balls ruining the hub. Careful with the lock ring, too. If you don't have the special Helico remover tool, lockring pliers should do but the retainer ring is alloy, soft and easily deformable. Go easy with the force.