Originally Posted by
oilman_15106
A couple of years ago a regular rider in our group was having trouble keeping up. Upon going back to see if he was ok it was observed that the rear brake pad was rubbing against the wheel. It is really hard to pedal with that drag on the wheel.
If not that then is the rear skewer tightened and the wheel centered? As a last thought, wheel bearings shot? How many miles on the wheels?
Hahah no no the brake is not rubbing whatsoever.. that would be a bit obvious. The rubbing is not constant.. it comes and goes at random times. The skewer is tightened sufficiently and the wheel is centered. Hmm..not sure about the wheel bearings.. how exactly would I tell if they were bad?