Why is my front wheel not spinning freely?
Why is my front wheel not spinning freely? If the brakes are fine and nothing else is rubbing, pop the wheel off the bike and try spinning the axle; if it doesn't spin freely then that means there's too much pressure on the bearings. (Note this is really unlikely if the shop only changed the tire.) Why are my wheels not spinning? “New wheels are not going to help in the least if your wheels aren't spinning. Chances are you just have to clean and lubricate your bearings. Then soak your bearings in acetone, nail-polish remover or rubbing alcohol. Spin...