On Nov 5, 12:29 pm, George Schick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> After several years of riding on compacted limestone-tailing trails
> the hubs on my bike are beginning to make a sound indicating that it's
> time for a cleaning and re-lubrication. Since they're Shimano Dura-
> Ace, this is no big problem. I can just take them apart, clean and
> lube.
>
> While I'm at it, I was thinking about doing something with the
> cassette bearings, as well. Realizing, though, that this is not a
> component that one would want to fully disassemble and overhaul, I
> feel like I'm faced with the following options:
>
> 1) Ignore it and wait until it ceases to function, purchasing a
> replacement unit somewhere down the line.
>
> 2) Get some kind of device like a Free Hub Buddy and inject new
> lubricants into, pushing out the old grease and dirt in the process.
>
> 3) Maybe blow the old grease out with an air hose and drip new oil
> into the hub from the axle lock nut side, hoping for the best.
>
> Anyone have any input on cassette maintenance like this?
Take a look at ParkTool's repair section, it shows you how to open up
and "lube" your freehub:
http://parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=45
Good Luck!
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