Slight play in rear wheel bike Even if you don’t hear rattling sounds, once you discover your cassette wobbles excessively, know that it’s time to tighten it. It’s a significant amount of play and noticeable when cornering as it can lead to a bit of brake rub. If, when the wheel is secured tightly in the dropouts and you grip the rim, there is a definite side to side 'knocking' then the hub cones need to be tightened. Sometimes it’s as simple What Makes a Rear Wheel Function? The rear wheel is crucial for a bike's propulsion and stability. Is up-down ok? If not, am I looking at swing Apr 29, 2024 · Hi, I just purchased a used bike. What do I have to do to tighten that? Thanks Back wheel wobble! I’m new to bikes and this happens on my basically brand new bike, is this something I can fix at home? Jun 5, 2006 · If the slop is still there when flexing the wheel relative to the seat or chainstays, then there is play in the axle bearings. On pickup I noticed the rear wheel felt a bit wobbly when rolling the bike back and forth a bit inside the shop, which the mechanic noticed and adjusted. w. Fixing play in a bicycle wheel can be done in minutes, where overhauling and servicing an entire hub might include replacing either the cones, the bearings, or both. Jun 9, 2012 · I've got a Scott Spark Team and while riding today noticed I've got some side to side play in the rear wheel. Dec 16, 2020 · In this article I'm going to discuss how to remove side to side play in rear wheel. What I did notice was that the whole cassette wobbled and I could move it from side to side. . Apr 24, 2009 · Washing the bike last night on the centre stand and noticed the rear wheel has a slight play on the hub. Certainly remember that everything was spot on centered when the bike and the wheel were new (about 2years ago) May 21, 2020 · Bike upside down Reset the QR and check for movement? Still have play? See if you can move the wheel side to side holding it top and bottom ,if it moves then it's most likely a bearing issue, as you say the wheel is true and spokes tight. I'm familiar with the lateral play in a hub due to improperly Hi guys, Just looking for advice. The rear derailleur hanger appears straight and the wheel inserted correctly. I'm Slight play in rear wheel View Single Post 05-28-02, 06:55 AM # 6 lotek Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: n. I'm going through and adjusting the fit after a couple short rides and noticed some vertical play in the rear hub that wasn't present when I test rode the bike pre-purchase. The QRs have been tightened secured properly. Post 76402 - BikeForums is the leading online discussion site for avid cyclists. The rear Spinergy Rev-x Roks wheel keeps giving me headaches. Sep 5, 2016 · After my ride today I notice my rear wheel has a small amount of lateral play. The play is either in your hub axle, or in the chain of brake interfaces between the hub and the caliper mount. The reverse process will tell you if there is play in the frame or elsewhere. The service manual talks about checking for worn swingarm bearings by checking side-to-side play. Here is what I am working with: -new Flux -King Hubs/Sapim spokes/DT XR4. May 10, 2009 · The rear wheel on my Stumpy Elite 2008 has play left to right slightly. It's a thru axel, tightened to spec. If you are looking for help with bicycle repairs, please visit r/bikewrench. May 27, 2025 · When your rear bike wheel wobbles side to side, you’re likely dealing with loose hub bearings, uneven spoke tension, or a bent rim. How to fix that (or even if it can be fixed) is dependant on the design of the hub. If the play gets worse, think about reseating or possibly replacing the cartridge bearings. May 31, 2012 · It's the standard wheel from a Boardman Hybrid Pro (with discs) and the SRAM Rival rear cassette. That is, if I grab the top of my tire while the wheel is on the bike, I can move it right and left a small amount. I can provide pictures of the hub body etc if needed. If I move the rear wheel laterally there is a tiny bit of play, or slop, in the rear wheel. Salsa Deadwood NX1. Aug 6, 2006 · When the wheel is attached to my frame and I push it back and forth (from seatstay to seatstay) there is a slight play. Aug 7, 2020 · Likely it's not the cassette that is loose, but the whole hub on the axle, which means you have play in the bearings. superdrome Posts: 17,687 Bikes: 1 trek, serotta, rih, de Reus, Pogliaghi and finally a Zieleman! and got a DeRosa Mentioned: 6 Post (s) Tagged: 0 Thread (s) Quoted: 15 Post (s) Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 9 Posts Eric, I have a new bike (vitus mythique 29 VRX) but it appears to have a bit of lateral (side to side) play in the rear wheel as if its bearing are worn. The rear wheel must be strong enough to carry all of your weight while leaning over and pedaling. At first I thought the rear brake caliper is loose, but upon closer look everything moves except the swing arm, is something not right? Mar 21, 2021 · Every full suspension bike I have ridden and the one I now own all have flex in them which can be mistaken for something being loose to the "untrained eye" when you grab the rear wheel and move it laterally. Seems like the hub is slightly loose or something. Start by spinning the wheel and watching for side-to-side movement. I eventually removed the axle to add some grease, but I was unable to remove the freewheel with an adjustable wrench (maybe with a long breaker bar it can come off). Jul 13, 2011 · 2. Aug 19, 2021 · A loose cassette will have an extreme play, wobbling around, making it difficult for you to steer properly. If your post couldn't reasonably include "in the bike shop where I work" then there's a good chance it doesn't belong here. When I took the wheel off to investigate I found that this piece is loose, it sits on the bearing but moves loosely. Nov 8, 2009 · But before you repair your hubs, see if the lateral play disappears with a slight load on the rear wheel (like 20 pounds or so of pressure on the saddle). Can anyone shed light onto whether there is a normal tolerance for movement or can I take this as a bad thing?! I am not a mechanical numpty, only had my bike for three years so dont know my way round the flaming thing yet. I got a flat rear tire on a ride and swapped the tube. I’ve followed the Park Tool instructions for indexing. What are the possible causes of this and what can I do to correct Jul 27, 2019 · So I've got some play in my rear wheel causing me some bother, I've been trying to track it down for a while with no luck. If you are taking your bike on rough or mountainous terrains, then you will want to make sure that this part of your bike can handle some weight and stress. The axle is tightened tight and the frame appears to have no damage. Is this anything to be concerned about? Lateral play in the rear wheel when everything is nipped up tight can be the wheel bearings being worn out - however, that seems unlikely given it's a 2020 bike unless you've been putting ridiculous miles on it. It was enough to hold the 17 mm nuts on the opposite sides of the hub and tighten. 3. Play in hub / wheel - is any amount OK? Is any amount of "play" in a mounted wheel OK? I had my hubs serviced today at a (somewhat) local bike shop. Check if the hub has play by grabbing the rim and wiggling it laterally. I'm assuming that it's a Shimano hub (or similar). This seems excessive to me. Try these sites: As mentioned in the title, my rear wheel has some slight play that causes the disc brakes to rub from time to time. What Causes a Rear Bike Wheel to Wobble? Your rear bike wheel is supposed to stand straight and true, though a 100% true is almost impossible. How can I fix this? (dt Swiss p1800, dt Swiss 370 hub) This article walks you through how to diagnose hub play correctly and offers step-by-step fixes based on your hub type—saving time, money, and wheel downtime. You can check by taking the wheel off and seeing if you can feel play between the axle and the wheel. Doesn't happen on my front wheel. Grabbed the end of the swing arm to rotate the bike a bit and noticed some slight up-down play. The bike is only a few months old and I could take it to the shop to have them deal with it but I'd rather learn myself. Feb 12, 2021 · Author MOT advisory - very slight play in rear wheel bearing (Read 1638 times) 0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic. Could the cassette be the cause of my "wobble problem"? For everything related to the professional world of bike mechanics, bike shops, and the bike trade. Loose spokes create inconsistent tension, while a damaged rim throws everything off balance. It is responsible for transferring the rider's pedaling power to the ground, allowing for movement. What could be causing this, and how can I fix it? Bike is a Cannondale Topstone Ultegra RX2. Jul 11, 2020 · Fixing play in a bicycle wheel can be done in minutes, where overhauling and servicing an entire hub might include replacing either the cones, the bearings, or both. I decided to remove the rear wheel to see if this bike had a freewheel or freehub and to my surprise it had a freehub ( it’s an entry level xc bike). Everything is properly torqued down and tight. I’ve had a lot of lateral play in my rear wheel for a while. Reassembled correctly and problem solved. I noticed yesterday that the back wheel has a ever so slight lateral side to side play in it. I tested the rear hub for play but there is none, hence why I suspect it's something with the axel. Each part plays a vital role in ensuring that the bike operates smoothly and efficiently. I'm guessing my bearings are trashed? (The bike was second hand) I cleaned the headset and the bearing were very dirty so I'm guessing the same will be the case in the wheels. Even after I Apr 25, 2021 · I haven't rode my 700 series yet, since I am still familiarizing myself with general checkup procedures. Jun 2, 2006 · I have some play in the rear wheel/rear end and I can't figure out what is causing it. Mar 8, 2021 · Neither your cassette nor freewheel is involved if you have your rear brake on and can rock your bike fore-and-aft. The mechanics of a rear wheel involve several components, including the hub, spokes, rim, and tire. Today will be my last day of travelling for a few days so I have time to explore anything anyone It will also jump gears occasionally. I'm running Bora Ultras. I'm assuming this can't be a good thing with regards to the overall stiffness of the bike. If it does, just ride the wheel. So the next step is trying to tear down the hub / free hub body situation, is there anything obvious which could be loose in there? I Sep 6, 2023 · This causes your bike to ride very unstable and makes it harder to control your bike. It's 100% not any of the frame pivots as I've torqued them down to spec and even put a dab of thread luck on the treads to keep them there. Rear hub is a Formula RXC-400, 12x142 centerlock. The LBS didn't fix the problem and you will severely reduce the life of the hub by riding it around like that. When I retightened the thru axle I noticed that there was definitely some play in the rear wheel, even when the axle was fully tightened. Nov 23, 2016 · Had the rear wheel off the bike while it was on the stand. Is is normal for Shimano cassettes to have any amount of play in them when properly installed and torqued on a Shimano hub? I have 3 rear wheels (all Shimano hubs & cassettes) and all 3 have very slight amount of play in the cassette when the wheel is off the bike. 1d rims -XT Aug 25, 2011 · With rear brake engaged, I notice there's a slight play in the rear wheel, the bike can move back and forth a little bit. Feb 9, 2009 · I noticed some lateral play on my rear wheel about 1-2mm either side. How do I tighten this? BTW, the play that I'm talking about is NOT coming from the rear suspension linkage. If you pop the QR caps out you may be able to feel any play in a bearing ,centre race shouldn't have play. Feb 20, 2021 · Noticed that the rim of the rear wheel on my hardtail (29", QR, 11sp, disk brake) sits closer to the left chainstay and seatsteay than to the right ones - about 2-3 mm difference. With the bike on the ground I grab the top of the saddle with my right hand and the top of the rear wheel with my left hand. What can I do to remedy it. Post 87822 - BikeForums is the leading online discussion site for avid cyclists. Your rear May 17, 2024 · The bike was MOT'ed but it got an advisory: 'Wheel bearing has slight play Rear (final drive bearing play)' Anyone else had the same? If so, how fast should I rectify it (I guess it's a fresh set of bearings, and a wallet whipping at BMW)? From a quick measurement, in the radial direction there's maybe 1mm of play, just rocking the wheel back and forward. I'm pretty sure all my Ks have done I've looked up some YouTube videos, but there are different types of bearings (cartridge or sealed) and I don't know what exactly I need to do to fix it for my wheel specifically. Feb 20, 2018 · I'm accepting this, but in my case, it was not even necessary to remove the wheel. Also try stepping on the rear rim to hold the wheel down and lift up and push down on the seat post gently. I noticed the cassette was a bit wobbly so I checked the locking nut and it was more than tight enough. When attached to the bike (and with the spindle fastened tightly) there is about 3mm of sideways play in the rear wheel. After going to manufacturers web site and looking at the drawings I found I had installed a small spacer in the wrong sequence. Dec 15, 2022 · Reason I ask is a while back I did freehub service on my rear wheel (different make, American classic but might apply) and after finishing the wheel had side to side play. arbw h1mtcf pov cvi2s vpka udhaiai1 ln3aq plh 4mcwtd x3qx