Hi,
Pretty new to working on bikes altogether, but I recently picked up a Raleigh super course (anniversary badges so I believe. It's a '69). I took it down to the frame, and ordered news bearings for the bottom bracket. I put a fair amount of grease on them and reinstalled the spindle and bracket caps and when I turn the spindle it feels a little 'grabby'. The best way I could describe it would be as if the bearings had SLIGHTLY flattened sides. Not anything crazy, but it definitely doesn't spin silky smooth. When I put the cranks on and spin it from the pedals, it's much less noticeable. Being that I don't know what is normal, I'm trying to get an idea if this is right or not? Thanks a lot for any guidance here!