Originally Posted by
gster
I've wondered how the new hubs work that way.
Reading around about them, they are built up with "semi fluid grease" some people have removed the indicator chain and laid the bike on its side and dripped oil into the end of the axle which is pretty quick and easy. I'll put some miles on this then open it up and see how well the grease seems to be doing its job.
Having grease in the hub instead of oil does make me think there will be additional drag compared to an oiled hub, but it should be good enough for now...