Thread: wheel binds when quick release is tightened
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Old 05-07-13 | 06:21 PM
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Bikes: 87 RockHopper,2008 Specialized Globe. Both upgraded to 9 speeds. 2019 Giant Explore E+3

The axle WILL compress when you tighten the skewer.
You have to set up the bearing pre-load properly and then tighten the QR the same amount each time.
You can fudge a bit with how tight you cinch the QR.
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