Mountain Bike Wheel Not Spinning Freely

Test as tlg suggested wheel off the bike turn the axle by hand.

Mountain bike wheel not spinning freely. A bike with a stuck wheel is useless regardless of the condition of the rest of the bike. Get the latest mountain bike reviews news race results and much more by signing up for the mtbr newsletter. My bike is a felt niner trail which has mechanical tektro i o brakes. You can check if it is the brake or not by loosening the caliper and spinning the wheel.

There s a freewheel and at least two additional bearings in the rear wheel all of which add drag. I show how to fix a freewheel is slipping or not engaging so that when you pedal the freewheel spins but the wheel does not turn with it. If it stiff or rough at all then there s a problem. I m not sure if there is friction between the brake disc and pads juicy 5 brake system or if there is an issue w the axle.

Understanding how to troubleshoot common symptoms of a bike wheel that won t turn will help you keep your bike running smoothly. The front wheel on my mtn bike isn t spinning as freely as it should when off the ground. Any ideas or suggestions are greatly appreciated. I continued to spin my rear wheel and still it did not spin freely.

It might be that the hub is seized up from rust. But rear wheel spins freely not engaged. It spun freely for my first ride but hasn t since. Bike is a few years old but has had very little us.

It probably doesn t slow me down to much but it is bothersome. Bent wheels stuck brakes and damaged wheel mounts can keep bicycle wheels from turning. I m assuming it is the brakes any tips on how to adjust them. The rear will never spin as freely as the front.

I have free brake tuneups for life at the lbs but it is about 35. I then replaced with the new wheel again and continued to spin it and i have noticed a slight improvement but still nowhere near the old wheel. Alternatively it might just be overtightened although its not likely to tighten by itself in the shed. From the full faced helmet downhill mountain biker to the lycra clad cross country rider.

Chain and everything seems fine sprocket turns etc. My mountain bike is less than 2 weeks old and the rear wheel isn t spinning freely anymore. Rough means a bad bearing. If i lift the front wheel off the ground and spin it it is like something is holding it back and it doesn t freely spin.

If it spins freely it is the brake not the hub. Stiff is either a bad bearing or bad preload adjustment. Front wheel not free spinning. The global mountain bike network is the best mtb youtube channel with videos for everyone who loves dirt.