My front end has started to push, almost feels like the front tires are flat. I am assuming my bearings need some grease or replacing. My bike has seen a lot of water/mud/snow. Is this a pretty good guess on whats wrong? Nothing looks out of the ordinary from a visual inspection. I have taken off the front wheel and the first big nut is really tight. Does anyone have any tips on getting to the bearings? Any information would be appreciated. Thank you.

 

Lift the front off of the ground and try spinning the wheel. You need to check for to things are the brakes dragging. Grab the wheel at the top and bottom and feel if it wobbles. You first must check to see if you have a brake or a bearing problem. To get to the bearing take the brakes off and then take off the big nut and the hub will come off. I f you do have to put bearing in, pop off the cover on the bearing and fill it with water proof grease.

 

If your bearings are bad you will know it quickly.Check your toe measurements also.Mine got out of whack by 1/2inch additional toe in after landing some pretty big jumps off angle.

 

Well it appears that the brakes are rubbing a bit. There is no wobble in the tires when lifted off the ground. I am going to try to adjust the brakes and see if that helps. Thanks for the help.