Tandem Cycling - Name that squeak!

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oldacura

08-11-08, 10:14 AM

The rear wheel of our Co-pilot has started making a squeak. Once per revolution of the wheel - pedaling or not. I tightened & then removed the valve nut. Still squeaks. I squeezed each pair of spokes to see if I could find a loose one. No luck. If I lift the rear of the bike & let the wheel spin - no squeak.

The sound is a cross between a click & a squeak.

It's hard to diagnose since it won't make the sound unless the wheel is on the ground.

Any suggestions?

TandemGeek

08-11-08, 10:37 AM

Unless you've done this recently, you might want to pull the hub a part and then clean and relube the engagement mechanism....

merlinextraligh

08-11-08, 10:42 AM

Put some grease on the QR skewer. One possible cause, and a very quick rule out. (although its a more likely cause when it's associated with pedaling, particularly out of the saddle.)

oldacura

08-11-08, 10:46 AM

Thanks - I'll try both of those. The hub bearings are sealed but the engagement mechanism my need to be re-lubed.