Originally Posted by SJX426

@Sciguy - My personal opinion is not to cut the hubs out. There are number of C&V members who still promote and use tubulars, myself included, and would prefer a complete wheel set. With spokes at about $1 each w/o nipples, I would prefer not having to spend the extra to build them up. This is with the assumption that the rims are true and still have a braking surface that is usable. If the rims are toast, save the spokes! Measure them and sell them too.

As for the 27" rims, It really isn't much different as there are a number of older bikes that are challenged, especially in the rear, to find calipers for 700c rims for a frame built for 27" rims. Of course if the bike was high end it likely had tubulars anyway.

You might spend 30 min to polish the hubs with mothers at the most. Your call.

Now checking the condition of the bearings is worth increasing the price of the hub if all is good and new lube. Then you can check the date on the cone. Better investment than polishing.