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Hi, I have a web site with lots of information about Velosteel hubs. www.elegantwheels.net I find that they are much more durable and work better. They do need to be lubricated and adjusted proberly, and I have posted some instructions on how to do that. just scroll to the bottom of the Velosteel page.
The rattling is the rollers in the clutch, if you are coasting, the rollers are loose and can make some noise. It is not a problem, except for those who are noise sensitive. If it bothers you, just pedal. It would probably be a good idea to overhaul it though. Be careful of using too much grease on the rollers, they can stick and make the clutch slow to engage drive. Use a very thin grease on the clutch rollers.
I have sold many of these, and only had a few complaints, mostly from those who overpacked the clutch with heavy grease.