I had the front wheel off today replacing the tyre again and noticed that when I turn the axle by hand it doesn't feel completely smooth, instead it's a bit like rolling a bar with flats across a table.
1st - does this mean it's on it's way out or are these things not perfect?
2nd - if it does need replacing will packing it full of grease prolong the life a bit or am I wasting my time?
3rd - what do I need to replace, are these standard parts or do I need to take it apart first to find out what I need to order?
As any time off the road costs me money I may be tempted to buy a whole new wheel rather than chancing a long wait. If I got a new wheel I'd want a reasonable one where I know the spec of components before I hit problems, is this possible for £50? Other option is to buy a hub and lace my own wheel, might be fun.
Edit: Bike is a Wisper 905 so not a motorised hub.
1st - does this mean it's on it's way out or are these things not perfect?
2nd - if it does need replacing will packing it full of grease prolong the life a bit or am I wasting my time?
3rd - what do I need to replace, are these standard parts or do I need to take it apart first to find out what I need to order?
As any time off the road costs me money I may be tempted to buy a whole new wheel rather than chancing a long wait. If I got a new wheel I'd want a reasonable one where I know the spec of components before I hit problems, is this possible for £50? Other option is to buy a hub and lace my own wheel, might be fun.
Edit: Bike is a Wisper 905 so not a motorised hub.