Hub wobbling on QR skewer

roubaixtom
roubaixtom Posts: 316
edited April 2015 in Workshop
Hi,

On my CX bike for some reason the front wheel is wobbling side to side a fair amount on the quick release skewer. I have tried tightening the hub but it is still wobbling on the skewer.

Why could this be?

Cheers

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    The hub should not even touch the Qr.

    Sounds like you need to adjust the bearings on the axel.
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  • dgunthor
    dgunthor Posts: 644
    as above.

    occasionally it could be a broken axle too - take the wheel out, remove the QR and turn the axle by holding one side of it - if the other side turns it's ok, if it doesn't, the axle has broken
  • cswitch
    cswitch Posts: 261
    Whats the skewer? Light weight ones sometimes don't apply as much force and some hubs intentionally have a little bit of play in them which is removed when the typical force of a skewer is applied. If they are lightweight skewers try and beefier skewer (e.g. shimano, campaign etc). If still play then likely bearing preload needs adjusting or bearings in the hub worn.

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