Originally Posted by
rworell
This bike was used for one ride of around 8 miles. I put air in the tires and rode it 50 miles or so...It goes really nice but It sat for about 20 years
Whoa! That may have been the
wrong thing to do!
After 20 years the grease in the bearing probably resembles bakelite more than lubricant. So riding it - even a few miles - may have munged the bearings. You definitely need to open them up and have a look/replacement party.
.My wife has no interest in riding with me. I don't know what to do with this one.
Long term application of guilt can sometimes work.