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Just fitted a steel job with the GXP inserts.
Doesn't spin too freely.
Is this normal?
Feels like there is friction.
Could be the grease in the bearings and/or seals? It'll still be smooth (no grinding, roughness) if this is the case.
Take it for a few miles and see if it loosens up? I have a couple and they spin freely..
You may have overtightened the cranks against the bearing covers (easily done) when fitting the non-drive side crank. This installation video from Hope Tech might help:
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[i]Doesn't spin too freely.[/i]
I rarely get more than a rotation or two out of Hollowtech type bearings - they don't really do 'freely' like square taper used to.
As long as it's smooth and not binding you should be ok.
Thanks all.