Originally Posted by
HillRider
That seems like a lot of work. I have a pair of Shimano WH-R560 wheels (basically 105 level hubs) with 41,000 miles and a rear wheel built with a Dura Ace FH-7700 hub that has 77,000 miles. Both freehubs are in perfect running condition and neither has seen any lube but Tri-Flow.
I've had similar durability with other wheels build with Ultegra and 105 freehubs and only Tri-Flow lubed. The only freehub I've ever had a problem with was a Campy Chorus that I did lube with grease and the pawls stuck in the engaged position and had to be jarred loose for each ride.
For a while I followed Zinn's advice on maintenance and started doing this. I have not had any problems with my freehubs (other than a DA 9 sp. hub)so I stuck with it. I overhaul my hubs at 2500 miles and the freehub gets new grease at 5000 miles. I haven't replaced a cone in 20 years and seldom need to replace bearings.