The Website with common bike noise causes?
10-20-23, 07:04 PM
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The Website with common bike noise causes?
I can't seem to find this website. Is anyone else familar with it? Has common causes from brake squeaks, etc. Good diagnostic website.
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10-20-23, 07:16 PM
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Since you're here already, why not go ahead and describe the problem.
Most useful are a good characterization of the sound, the b conditions that bring it on, and whether it's random or rhythmic. Also, if rhythmic, whether it syncs to the wheel or cranks.
Most useful are a good characterization of the sound, the b conditions that bring it on, and whether it's random or rhythmic. Also, if rhythmic, whether it syncs to the wheel or cranks.
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The freewheel also whirs more than what I consider usual. I've had a few Puch road bikes. I notice that there are different parts from different years so maybe this one's just loud.
This is a new to me Puch Cavette II. It's the second one I've owned. I like the Puch brand. I've only owned the Austria models.
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Step one, ALWAYS step one for anything like this, remove both pedals, and substitute a trusted pair.
That is minimal effort and will rule the pedals in or out.
If the click persists with other pedals, put the original back on and check the, cranks, chainring bolts and/or BB next.
That is minimal effort and will rule the pedals in or out.
If the click persists with other pedals, put the original back on and check the, cranks, chainring bolts and/or BB next.
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10-20-23, 09:58 PM
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As, FBinNY said, replacing with new pedals is the easiest solution.
Or, remove and overhaul the pedals, regrease them, and replace the ball bearings inside. It's a vintage bike; there's a good chance the ball bearings inside the pedals have worn out from many many years of usage, and hence, the squeaking noise.
Or, remove and overhaul the pedals, regrease them, and replace the ball bearings inside. It's a vintage bike; there's a good chance the ball bearings inside the pedals have worn out from many many years of usage, and hence, the squeaking noise.
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https://bike.bikegremlin.com/7153/creaking-clicking/
Curious to learn about the good diagnostic website (if you manage to find/remember it).
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Pic looks like the nds pedal has no dust cap. If so, there's your problem. Or one of them.
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10-21-23, 02:07 AM
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Websites won't tell you where exactly the noise is coming from. First thing first, pay attention with your ears and track it down where the noise is coming from; whether it is coming from the pedals, from the crankset, from the loosened bolts on the crankset, from the bottom bracket, from the seat post, and so on. Go for a ride on an empty street in your neighborhood or nearby, or go to an empty lot, and pay attention with your ears and eyes and figure out where the noise is coming from. Once you figure out the part of the bike the noise is coming from, then you take the measures to fix that part.
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Read post #3.
It's often impossible to be sure about the source. But the frequency, or how it syncs tells you a lot.
Crank/pedal/bottom bracket noises synce to your cadence. Once per crank turn, is it on the power stroke? Which foot?
You need to be like Sherlock Holmes, and analytically narrow the field of suspects down to a few, then one by one, rule them out.
Just like mystery novels, expect some deception and surprises. For instance, a creak synchronous with cadence can actually be your hub being pulled forward on your power stroke.
All in all, use your brains and THINK before taking things apart.
It's often impossible to be sure about the source. But the frequency, or how it syncs tells you a lot.
Crank/pedal/bottom bracket noises synce to your cadence. Once per crank turn, is it on the power stroke? Which foot?
You need to be like Sherlock Holmes, and analytically narrow the field of suspects down to a few, then one by one, rule them out.
Just like mystery novels, expect some deception and surprises. For instance, a creak synchronous with cadence can actually be your hub being pulled forward on your power stroke.
All in all, use your brains and THINK before taking things apart.
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