About the greasing of cables , I watched a video on switching from cantis to V brakes and the guy on the video put a small amount of Park grease on a rag and wiped the new cables down before inserting them in the brake housing .
Using the Silicone spray lubricant was my idea . It’s thin and doesn’t gum up .
I’ve ordered a set of Tektro mini V brakes to try on my Crisscross. Along with an inexpensive new rear wheel and freewheel.
Since the Crosscut is doing pretty good with what I’ve done to it so far , I’m going to upgrade the CrissCross first .
I want a new Hybrid, but I’m afraid I couldn’t match the fit and feel of my Schwinn Cross bikes .
Thanks for all of the suggestions, they only reinforce me upgrading my old bikes .