Alan Farroll
Well-Known Member
Hi all,
How do I tell when it is time to strip out the bike wheel axles and clean them up and re-grease them? I fixed a puncture recently and while holding the two ends of the wheel axle in my hands and then spinning the wheel slowly it had a feel of grinding and some resistance. It didn't have a very smooth feel to it turning.
I am not afraid to attempt these kinds of repair myself. What kind of solvent should be used to clean the parts? Also what kind of grease should I buy to re-grease the bearings etc?
Thanks
Alan
How do I tell when it is time to strip out the bike wheel axles and clean them up and re-grease them? I fixed a puncture recently and while holding the two ends of the wheel axle in my hands and then spinning the wheel slowly it had a feel of grinding and some resistance. It didn't have a very smooth feel to it turning.
I am not afraid to attempt these kinds of repair myself. What kind of solvent should be used to clean the parts? Also what kind of grease should I buy to re-grease the bearings etc?
Thanks
Alan