Fred Rafael Rednor wrote:
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> > In my search I found one abnormality.
> > I found a new tape-sealed box of Pista 36 hole
> > HF hubs with factory oil clips!!
>
> I think the oil hole thing is strange. To me, the only sane
> use of the oil hole is to lubricate the hubs for match sprint
> or other very short races.
The oil port on a hub designed for road use is to add oil to renew dried up grease in the bearings after a bike has sat idle over the winter.
Using only oil will work on a track bike (and even running without dust covers), but grease is necessary for a road bike.
Chuck Schmidt SoPas, SoCal Yeeeeaaaaaaahhhhh Aaaannnnngggggeeeeellllllssssss!!!!!!!!!!
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