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Mr_Thyroid
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I just got brand new wheels for my road bike. All was looking great until I tightened the quick release on the front wheel (not too tight, I can close it with just my thumb and one finger) and now the wheel doesn't spin freely. Seems to happen a little bit on the rear wheel too.

Is it normal for this to happen a little, like on the rear wheel?

Is there something I can do to fix the front wheel or should I return it as faulty?

Edit - The wheel uses cartridge bearings and the end cap is just a push fit; there is no cone or locking nut

I just got brand new wheels for my road bike. All was looking great until I tightened the quick release on the front wheel (not too tight, I can close it with just my thumb and one finger) and now the wheel doesn't spin freely. Seems to happen a little bit on the rear wheel too.

Is it normal for this to happen a little, like on the rear wheel?

Is there something I can do to fix the front wheel or should I return it as faulty?

I just got brand new wheels for my road bike. All was looking great until I tightened the quick release on the front wheel (not too tight, I can close it with just my thumb and one finger) and now the wheel doesn't spin freely. Seems to happen a little bit on the rear wheel too.

Is it normal for this to happen a little, like on the rear wheel?

Is there something I can do to fix the front wheel or should I return it as faulty?

Edit - The wheel uses cartridge bearings and the end cap is just a push fit; there is no cone or locking nut

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Mr_Thyroid
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Quick release prevents wheel spinning freely

I just got brand new wheels for my road bike. All was looking great until I tightened the quick release on the front wheel (not too tight, I can close it with just my thumb and one finger) and now the wheel doesn't spin freely. Seems to happen a little bit on the rear wheel too.

Is it normal for this to happen a little, like on the rear wheel?

Is there something I can do to fix the front wheel or should I return it as faulty?