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Old 06-28-11 | 09:16 PM
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Seriously, though, when my front tire is rolling slowly (I don't hear it while actually riding, only while rolling my bike to the end of my hallway.), it squeaks.
I was hit about 4 months ago, but the tire has been inspected and trued since then.

Any ideas? Something I can look for?
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Old 06-28-11 | 09:35 PM
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I assume you're not talking about the rubber on wax squeak you could get walking a bike indoors.

It could a slightly bent seal touching the axle, which is OK even though annoying. Also if you have one of those hubs that have rubber boots at the ends of the shell sealing against the axle, they commonly squeak. Gently ease the boot away from the gap and spray a bit of silicone lube in there.
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Old 07-04-11 | 10:43 AM
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Our hallways are carpeted. I've also gotten the squeak while rolling very slowly to up to a traffic light, etc.
I didn't think to check the rubber boots, which sounds like the perfect place to start.
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Old 07-04-11 | 10:48 AM
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I would take the wheel off and turn the axle by hand and see how it turns. Just because it was checked for true, doesn't mean it doesn't need service.

I assume you checked the brake pads to ensure they are not rubbing the rim.
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Old 07-04-19 | 10:38 PM
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I've got a squeaky wheel too. However, it only squeaks when I'm riding it and seems to be worse when more weight is over the fork. I have disc brakes and it is not the brakes as if I apply the brakes lightly and continue to ride, I still get the squeek. I also do not believe that it is a quick release issue, as I have tried rolling with my foot applying pressure to the QR and the squeek is unaffected.

Can this be fixed by disassembling and re-assembling the hub. This squeek is about to drive me crazy!
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Old 07-05-19 | 06:26 AM
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Any lateral play in the wheel? Try moving the rim back and forth between the forks. If there's any perceptible play at all, something's wrong and the hub needs to be serviced.

BTW, putting your foot on the front axle while riding sounds a little risky, but I'm an older and more careful guy now.
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