Originally Posted by
FBinNY
Is this a new hub or one that's been serviced? Is it possible you're confusing seal drag with tight bearings? If it's brand new, why are you adjusting it in the first place?
I’ve had to adjust the wheel bearings of every new wheelset as well as on every new bike, as they’re typically overly tight
. Many others are poorly greased and some are nearly grease-free or have debris in the grease, so being new doesn’t exclude them from being adjusted or even disassembled, re-greased, then properly adjusted
.