Originally Posted by
papaki72
Holding my bike front wheel up, and spinning the wheel, I can feel on the hand holding the bike some murmuring, it spins smooth though without any drag. I guess that this must be a sign that the bearings are coming to an end and most likely the rear wheel is the same case. Am I correct? It is a road bike with some 12K km on it, with sealed bearings. How long can I keep riding it before getting it serviced? My LBS man is away on a sick leave. Can I ride it for 100-200 Km more, or should I put the bike aside until he gets back?
Take the wheel out of the fork, fasten the quick release using appropriately sized spacers such as stacks of washers in place of the fork ends. Then you can feel just how rough the bearings are by turning the axle by hand. I wouldn't be surprised if the bearing adjustment is loose, in which case you"ll want to press the axle in as you turn it, on each side, to feel pitting or grit. Report back.