user553
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Bought a new Meridian tricycle (26", single speed) that I don't plan on motorizing any time soon.
I opened the box and removed the axle assembly to inspect it. I read online that some people have axle/bearing issues so I wanted to double check what I got.
I grabbed the axle shaft and tried to spin, very difficult and not smooth. Grabbed sprocket for leverage, slightly easier to spin but again not smooth. No grinding/noise, just very tight and can feel "notches" in some areas through the revolution.
I wasn't sure if this was normal so I didn't want to assemble the trike yet.
I removed axle, removed one of the bearing seals and confirmed there was grease in it.
If I insert my finger snugly into the bearing and rotate, it spins pretty easy but again I can feel "notches" or "bumps" during the rotation.
Is this normal? Or does it indicate an issue?
Thanks for any insight, i'll update as I progress in the mean time
I opened the box and removed the axle assembly to inspect it. I read online that some people have axle/bearing issues so I wanted to double check what I got.
I grabbed the axle shaft and tried to spin, very difficult and not smooth. Grabbed sprocket for leverage, slightly easier to spin but again not smooth. No grinding/noise, just very tight and can feel "notches" in some areas through the revolution.
I wasn't sure if this was normal so I didn't want to assemble the trike yet.
I removed axle, removed one of the bearing seals and confirmed there was grease in it.
If I insert my finger snugly into the bearing and rotate, it spins pretty easy but again I can feel "notches" or "bumps" during the rotation.
Is this normal? Or does it indicate an issue?
Thanks for any insight, i'll update as I progress in the mean time