Joined: Jul 2015
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From: NW Oregon
Bikes: 1982 Trek 930R Custom, '91 Diamondback Ascent w/ XT, XTR updates, Fuji Team Pro CF road flyer, Specialized Sirrus Gravel Convert, '09 Comencal Meta 5.5 XC, '02 Marin MBX500, '84 Gitane Criterium bike
i've recently seen a BADLY Over-tightened Quick release cause extreme drag to the axle....
a bent up, reversed, or too-deeply installed, seal can also cause extreme drag troubles.......
also... if the Freehub was removed and re-greased... Too Much or too thick of a Grease can cause excess drag...
heck, i've seen a completely backfilled rear Hub nearly Lock Up because of too much stupid-thick grease.
Last edited by maddog34; 11-10-25 at 03:05 PM.