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Old 10-12-10 | 08:02 AM
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FBinNY
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Originally Posted by doOde
bottom bracket shouldnt be sticky. when you give the arms a toss how many times they go around?
id recommend against lubing working parts on the frame.

as for the freehub, not sure what FBinNY thinks, but i think you can remove the cassette and work a little oil into it?
I agree that the cranks should spin freely without the chain on, which is why I suggested testing them that way. I'm not sure that the number of turns they spin is a good test, unless you know how they spun previously. Seal drag and/or parasitic drag from a heavy grease can make BBs feel a bit stiff, but if it spins smoothly and quietly it's probably OK, even if there's a bit of drag.

As for the freehub, I agree that a sticky one needs lube. There should be as closes to zero froward drag as possible on a cassette when the wheel spins. My reference to holding off and checking for debris first, is because that's a common problem, and finding it sooner rather than later can save you unneeded labor. If there's no external cause for friction, it needs service.
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