Stiff rotation - front wheel.

[Mushroomgodmat]

So, my bikes been sitting idle for the last 10 says, and today I got it out to ride to work, but my front wheel is now making a seeking/rubbing sound and its no longer spinning freely - perhaps does one rotation before it stops.

Obviously I checked that the breaks or anything else is rubbing, and its not - its compleatly clear and free. So there's a problem with the wheel (hub?)

Anyone have any ideas, tips or advice on how to fix it/what might be causing it?

cheers all!

 

[S-Express]

Useful to know what whee//hub

 

[Mushroomgodmat]

[QUOTE 4776076, member: 9609"]how well does it spin when you remove it from the forks ?[/QUOTE]

Same problem, I took the wheel off and spun it, it hardly moved.

Useful to know what whee//hub

fulcrum racing 5

 

[S-Express]

fulcrum racing 5

Does it have the adjustable collars? If so, try loosening them off a bit.

 

[Oldfentiger]

Fulcrum OE wheel bearings are notoriously short lived (allegedly).
Mine lasted 12 months / approx 800 miles.
Easy to replace though.

Replacements sourced from here:

http://www.wychbearings.co.uk/