Wheel Bearings?

odds10to1 · #1 08-26-2008, 07:50 AM

What would you guys suggest for a very low, strict, limited income. In ways of wheel axels or bearings? I have already had to buy a back wheel once. It now feels like it may be going also. Thank You all very, Very much.

**Bikeguy Joe** · #2 08-26-2008, 08:32 AM

Take the wheel apart and fill it with red high temp wheel bearing grease and stay out of the bumps and holes. Your wheel will love you for it.

odds10to1 · #3 08-26-2008, 08:53 AM

Thank You Bikeguy Joe, the last wheel I had I filled it with axel grease. Grease for 18 wheelers. But it didn't seem to help. I need to get miles, (MILES) out of it. This replacement wheel seems to be a better wheel. But sometimes it feels as if it is grinding also. I would love to have something like an axel with prepacked bearings or something like that. Thank You again.

spad4me · #4 08-26-2008, 08:54 AM

I consume wheels .
The roads in BHC AZ are so bad.
Yard sales I usually buy the entire bike for around $5.00.
And just swap my No more flats and tires on to the rims after re greasing the wheel bearings.

I also fill the hub with grease LOL

odds10to1 · #5 08-26-2008, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by spad4me

I consume wheels .
The roads in BHC AZ are so bad.
Yard sales I usually buy the entire bike for around $5.00.
And just swap my No more flats and tires on to the rims after re greasing the wheel bearings.

I also fill the hub with grease LOL

Thanks spad4me, I yard sale it a lot. Bicycles here in the part of NC I live have turned into mopeds and scooters. Seldom see a bicycle for sale anymore. People just throw them away or sell for scrap metal.

**Bikeguy Joe** · #6 08-26-2008, 08:56 PM

I have ridden 750 miles without needing to repack or adjust...I sold the bike after that. I have 500 on another with no probs (sold) and the one I "borrow" once in awhile has around 300 with no issues. Cone adjustment is crucial and touchy.

odds10to1 · #7 08-27-2008, 07:20 AM

Thank You Bikeguy Joe,

Sky High · #8 09-06-2008, 09:32 PM

I have a Schwinn & the rear wheel bearing RETAINER on the engine sprocket side failed after maybe 50 miles. I know someone in Fla. that has had that problem with a few Schwinns. I took the wheel apart & threw the bearing retainer away & put in about six or so more bearings ( to fill in the space where the retainer was) that I matched up at the local bike shop. Repacked with White Lithium Grease and they seem to be alright now.

misteright1_99 · #9 09-06-2008, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Sky High

I have a Schwinn & the rear wheel bearing RETAINER on the engine sprocket side failed after maybe 50 miles. I know someone in Fla. that has had that problem with a few Schwinns. I took the wheel apart & threw the bearing retainer away & put in about six or so more bearings ( to fill in the space where the retainer was) that I matched up at the local bike shop. Repacked with White Lithium Grease and they seem to be alright now.

Thats what I did and over 100 miles and no problems yet. I think the retainer was the weak link and the extra bearings provide more support....

odds10to1 · #10 09-07-2008, 08:17 AM

Thank You 'Sky High', I never thought about that. I just bought a new wheel. I did notice in the old wheel, there were lots of extra space between the ball bearings. I should have bought more balls and placed in there to take up the space. I know now.