Wheel won't spin freely

SaveTheClockTower · 02-15-2020, 04:25 PM

I have a kids bike and the front wheel won't freely spin on its own. Nothing is pinching or rubbing, it is the wheel itself that is difficult to spin on its axel. I tried working in some Tri-Flow with minimal results. Is there something else I can do to get to spin right?

Painkiller · 02-15-2020, 09:06 PM

First thing to do is inspect/clean/lube the bearings in the hub and adjust the cones correctly. check out the video on this site. you will need cone wrenches to do it properly
https://www.bikeride.com/overhaul-wheel-bearings/

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