Learning how to restore vintage roadies… what's best?

[mattr]

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I wonder if there's such a thing as too much grease...?

With a modern hub (big hub body) yes, you can get half a pound of the bloody stuff in there!

With a retro hub (narrow, skinny body) extra grease just oozes out through the seals. A quick wipe after your first ride with a freshly serviced hub should sort it out.

And if you haven't already looked, the park tools website has some (more) handy guides on how to do stuff.

 

[Diamant_Don]

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Thanks, I've taken it for a quick spin and wheel rolls smooth with no lube seepage. result!

 

[MrW]

I have found this website very good:

www.madegood.org

Clear, concise information (with video's) showing how to carry out most tasks