Bicycle Mechanics - Front wheel groaning after damp ride

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wunderkind
01-05-10, 05:49 PM
Came back from a damp road ride. Front wheel is now groaning at low walking speed. Diagnosed that is not the brakes. I even detach the brake calipers. Still groans. Removed the wheel, re-grease the skewer. No difference. Help! :cry:

bikinfool
01-05-10, 05:52 PM
Try the wheel bearings now.
wunderkind
01-05-10, 06:12 PM
Try the wheel bearings now.

Sorry for the noobness, but how do I get at the wheel bearings?

24/7biker
01-05-10, 06:16 PM
first you need to know what brand, model, and style of hub you have.

check out this link http://parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=105
bikinfool
01-05-10, 06:55 PM
Well, brand and model should do the trick...if you knew the type you probably wouldn't be asking.
DMF
01-06-10, 12:26 PM
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bikemedic
01-06-10, 06:10 PM
Well, brand and model should do the trick...if you knew the type you probably wouldn't be asking.


if there are rubber seals by the hub, try lubing those