Humming in corners after changing rear derailleur
04-04-15, 06:13 PM
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Humming in corners after changing rear derailleur
I recently killed the rear derailleur during a mountain trail ride and replaced with a short Altus one (changing over to a commuter). It shifts smooth but when I lean into corners there is a humming sound. Not sure if it is the derailleur or something else. Any suggestions?
04-04-15, 06:47 PM
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Could the humming be the tire tread? Andy.
04-04-15, 08:39 PM
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That could be it since they are MTB tires. Never really though about that since it didn't do it prior to the new derailleur.
04-07-15, 07:33 PM
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After riding more and listening further it sounds more of a metal on metal rubbing sound. Still not sure what is causing it but I am hearing it more early in my rides and later in my rides it doesn't seem to happen as much as well. Guess I will need to do more investigating but any help is appreciated.
