[CR] rusty races

(Example: Framebuilding)

From: "Ken Sanford" <kanford@verizon.net>
To: Classic Rendezvous <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:18:27 -0400
Subject: [CR] rusty races


Have a set of Grand Sport hubs; that while NOS, have some light rust on the races. I have managed to acquire the proper axles, cones, etc for these but was wondering how to deal with the rust.

Should I just clean them as best I can with toothpaste, solvent, etc and assemble them?

Should I build them up and ride on them a bit and then take apart, clean, and install new bearings?

As I do not claim to be even a mildly competent mechanic, advice would be appreciated.

thanks in advance
Ken Sanford
Kensington, MD