Re: [CR]Overhauling and degreasing Sturmey Archer hubs

(Example: Bike Shops)

Date: Thu, 07 Dec 2006 16:04:47 -0600
From: "John Thompson" <JohnThompson@new.rr.com>
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: Re: [CR]Overhauling and degreasing Sturmey Archer hubs
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Hilary Stone wrote:
> Although its not so environmentally friendly I find White Spirits (Turps
> Substitute) is really effective at removing most deposits found inside
> hub gears and is an excellent cleaner of any dirty oily parts...

Yes, it works well, and is reusable. Just let the dirty stuff sit in a sealed container to settle for a couple days and you can decant off the clear part to use again. A gallon has lasted me over 10 years now.

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John Thompson (john@os2.dhs.org)
Appleton WI USA