What to use on a squeaky bike wheel?

  • Thread starter Thread starter Aranha
  • Start date Start date
A

Aranha

Guest
I haven't used my bike in a long time. Perhaps once in the last two or three years. (I even had to refill the tires)

Can your bike wheel lubricant dry up if you don't use it enough?

I took it out for a spin today, and within five minutes, the back wheel started regularly squeaking loudly. It occurs whether I am on or off the bike, regardless of brakes being pushed.

Should I use WD-40? If not, what do you recommend?
How should I apply it?
 
WD-40 is not a lubricant, it is a solvent. Use some light oil. 30w motor oil is fine. You don't need much. Lay your bike on its side and dab a little onto the bearings with a Q-tip, swizzle stick, anything.
 
Back
Top