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After suffering a flat tyre a few days ago, I removed the rear wheel (easy) and took it in to get a new tyre. Bit surprised at the amount of rust on the spindle. There was grease on the shaft but looked as if water had sat for sometime. Anyway as I was changing tyre brands once I got the new tyre back on (right pain) - I rode the bike back to the garage for the front tyre. The front axle spindle was dry as a bone and completely covered in rust. The fitter who does this for a living was shaking his head. So wire bushed and greased before refitting. Wish I'd taken a photo. But here's one of the rear - which is nothing in comparison to the front.
Don't know what the consensus is, but might be worth checking and greasing if you're not a fan of the weathered look....
Don't know what the consensus is, but might be worth checking and greasing if you're not a fan of the weathered look....