Why is my bike front wheel stiff?
The most likely problem is that the brakes are rubbing. If you pick up the front of the bike, hold your head near the brakes and spin the wheel you shouldn’t hear any noise from the brakes. If you do, then the brakes are rubbing and that’s the first problem to be fixed.
How tight should bike front wheel?
It should be firm, but not impossible. If it’s too hard to close, back the nut off a small amount and try again. It it’s too loose, tighten the nut up a small amount and try again.
Can you over tighten quick-release?
you cant overdo it. You definitely can over do it and it can potentially cause damage to the qr lever if you do. The cheaper open cam skewers can be nearly impossible to over tighten, or even get tight enough unless you lubricate the interface between the lever cam and the concave washer though.
Are quick release bike wheels safe?
Know Your Quick Release Incorrect quick-release use is dangerous because these mechanisms hold the wheels in place. The most common mistake is simply turning the lever like a nut until the wheel seems tight. Used this way the lever and wheel can loosen as you ride leading to catastrophe.
What should I tighten on my Harley Davidson?
5 things you need to tighten on your Harley Davidson motorcycle! I see the same things loose all the time. I find loose bolts on Sportsters. Softail models seem to always have the same stuff loose. Those touring models seems to always want to have a shift lever fall right off. Even our beloved (RIP) Dyna model needs some extra love!
What happens when you slip the clutch cable on a bike?
The clutch cable is far sneakier and creeps into your perception as perceived clutch slippage. What really happens is that it moves less and less inside the sheath and eventually the cable and sheath as a whole start to fuse into one nasty mass that overpowers the return spring.
Why does my bike make a strange noise when I rotate the wheel?
In this case, it may be present very noticeably when the bike is first being moved around or the rear wheel is rotated on the center stand. Lubrication of the chain may make the sound diminish or even disappear, but it may be a harbinger of early chain failure, even after it is silenced by lubrication.
What do you call the nuts that tighten a bike hub?
Hubs are normally tightened using cone nuts. “Cone” refers to “cup and cone” – the two pieces that loose bearings sit in. Even with the move to cartridge bearings, the nuts are often still called the same thing.
How to rebuild a bicycle front wheel hub using simple?
Step 1: Ensure the axle is evenly spaced on both sides. Adjustment can be made by slightly unscrewing the cone nut on one side and screwing in the cone nut on the other side. Tip: Make sure the cone nuts are not too loose or too tight.
Why does my Bike Hub make a clunking noise?
Hold your bike steady, grab the wheel at its highest point and move it from side to side. If it moves at all, sometimes with a clunking noise, your hub is loose. If your hub has press-fit cartridge bearings, it might not have any way of adjusting the hub tension. In that case, you need new bearings.
What does it mean when your hub is loose on your bike?
You may not realize that your hub is loose for some time. However, your riding will probably feel “off” – cornering becomes sloppy and descents feel sketchy. On the rear wheel, shifting may be off. You may also feel or hear a “clunk” that seems to be coming from your suspension (fork or shock).