I could use some help. My rear wheel is "rattling" while the axle is tight. I have tightened the axle and rear hub (even removed the cassette), but when I grab the wheel, I can shift it back and forth - almost like there is some clearance issue between the hub and the axle.
Any thoughts or ideas on what I should do? I've layered the axle with grease to help reduce some of the "play", but this doesn't feel like a sustainable solution.
Bearings may be done
The hub bearings? ok, I hadn't thought of that - it is an "experienced" wheel.
Sometimes bearings develop play when their roached
Sometimes wheel bearings turn to dust when they're really roached.
Doesn't seem to show much help though on my mobile. Maybe the site is better on desktop?
ah! there's a little right arrow to scroll the steps. Didn't see it on the phone.
You should service your hubs regularly (both), or have a shop do it for you.
Agreed - used wheel (backup) that I don't use too often - make sense if it the bearings are knackered - spins smooth though.
Found the issue - not the wheel/hub at all. I swapped to a different (new) wheel and the rattle continued.
In the end, the removeable drop outs were loose on the frame - once tight, no more rattle.
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