Bob,
If the axle moves its the cones.  Its unlikely the freehub body itself
is loose.  Cones are an easy fix, typically a 15mm and 13mm cone
wrench.  Be sure not to overtighten, it will quickly ruin a hub.  If
th e freehub is loose its a little more involved and better left to a
qualified bike shop mechanic.
Good Luck,
Alan

On Sep 24, 3:52 pm, "Bob Luppino" <[email protected]> wrote:
> Cycling mechanics...What are the consequences of riding with a rear hub that
> has some play in it?  During cleanup from today's ride, I noticed a wiggle
> in the rear wheel.  Either the cassette is loose or the hub is loose.  Could
> the wiggle cause the rear brake to drag?
>
> BTW Jim...I've changed to a different rear wheel and still plan on doing the
> metric tomorrow.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jim Davis
> Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2011 1:35 PM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: [COWs] CF ride report
>
> Large group too many to name, including some from out of town.
> 19 riders set out on the century.  Deceiving tailwind led to a scorching
> pace of 22/24 to start.
> Split into two groups with the BC taking the more sane approach. Little
> Wally lived up to her name, staying in the lead group 3rd or 4 th wheel all
> day with very strong pulls.  I skipped the second sag stop , couldn't wait
> for the head wind on the 8 mile false flat to Kenly, really   hoping the
> lead group would catch up and I would have company.  They didn't make the
> catch until Radford Rd.  COWS gave a good account of themselves, little
> Wally leads out on target hill, gave over to Vino and them me, mtn Dan took
> the summit as best my lactic acid infused mind can remember.
> Vino, Little Wally, mtn Dan, and  I with honorary COWS Kinnie and mtnDan's
> brother along with Kinnie's Rocky Mt friends all finish as a group.
> Total riders for both rides, around 30 plus, largest group in years.
> Pizza and subs at the finish.
> Cotton Century tomorrow in Greenville.
> All in all a great ride, cloudy and no rain.
>
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