Rear wheel problems

MBmtb
MBmtb Posts: 4
edited August 2015 in MTB workshop & tech
The rear wheel on my mountain bike spins fine, but when I pedal the front of the wheel rubs against the frame. Like I said, it spins completely normal, but when I put the slightest pressure on the pedal, the wheel rubs on the frame. Could this be a broken or bent axle? I'm stumped as to what it could be. Has this happened to anyone, or does anyone know what it is?
Thanks in advance.

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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Bent or broken axle or bearings that are totally shot, what dropouts? Inlcined, horizontal or vertical? Apart from vertical the other two need the retention nuts to be tight or the wheel will move in the dropout.

    Which bike would help!
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • MBmtb
    MBmtb Posts: 4
    Thanks for the response, The bike is a Diamondback Response XE. I'm pretty sure the dropouts are vertical.
  • MBmtb
    MBmtb Posts: 4
    I took it apart, and my suspicions are correct. The axle was broken. When I took it apart, though, all the balls from the bearings came out, too. Is that replaceable, or do I need a new hub? A new hub would be nice but spending more money... not so much!
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    You can just buy a new axle (get a cro-mo for a few pence more it's a lot better) and new balls (universal sized) any bike shop including halfords will do them or go on eBay.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.

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