Rehabbing old bike
01-09-20, 03:13 PM
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Rehabbing old bike
I am rehabbing an early 70's bike with 3 speed in hub gears. It has not been ridden in 25 years. Back in the day, I could do this blindfolded. Now, I better keep them open!
My questions concern proper lube.
1. Normal wheel bearing grease for front tire, fork and crank bearings?
2. What do I use on the rear hub? Grease bearings and 30W oil for the internals?
3. I will lube and reuse the brake and shift cables unless I find problems. I have a cable luber tool.
4. How - where do I lube the caliper brake mechanisms?
New tires and tubes are on order. They are badly dry rotted. Will get new brake pads, too.
My questions concern proper lube.
1. Normal wheel bearing grease for front tire, fork and crank bearings?
2. What do I use on the rear hub? Grease bearings and 30W oil for the internals?
3. I will lube and reuse the brake and shift cables unless I find problems. I have a cable luber tool.
4. How - where do I lube the caliper brake mechanisms?
New tires and tubes are on order. They are badly dry rotted. Will get new brake pads, too.
01-09-20, 03:53 PM
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I personally use synthetic 10-30 motor oil in my '68 Raleigh S5 hub for everyday lubing. I also used grease in the actual wheel bearings of it when I re did it a while back.
What kind of oil for a three speed?
What kind of oil for a three speed?
