Thread: Bottom bracket bearing retainer problem
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Old 09-17-11 | 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Homebrew01
Sounds like your wheel bearings might be a bit tight if they don't spin as well after installation. You should be able to feel a little play in the axle when off the bike, then the QR tightening will remove that play. Too much play, and you'll still have a loose axle. Not enough play and the bearings will be tight.
It's one of those hard calls. The perfect adjustment (installed) is just to the tight side of the zero play point. Any play noticeable at the rim is too loose, noticeable drag is to tight, someplace between those is spot on.
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