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Front Hub on 70s Raleigh Sports - Grease?

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Old 06-10-10 | 11:38 AM
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Front Hub on 70s Raleigh Sports - Grease?
Hey bikeforums,

I am replacing the bearings in the front hub of my 1974 Raleigh Sports and cleaning the interior. I know that oil should be added as needed through the hole in the middle of the hub for lubrication. Should I use grease in the bearing races?

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Old 06-10-10 | 11:53 AM
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Grease should be fine.
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If the hub has an oil port, it is probably unnecessary to add grease (the oil will just wash it out). Oil will need to be added frequently though. The C&V forums would be the place to check on this.
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