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Old 12-22-06, 02:55 PM
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Bad Bearings, Bad chain? - help please

Hey, I am fourteen and have an alright bike. First problem is that when I am pedalling the chain, maybe the cogs(?) make an annoying noise. Not sure if lube would sort this out but I cannot get to any at the moment anyway. Second problem - when I am standing to pedal there are ticking noises while I am pedalling. One day when I pedalled while standing there was a loud click or cracking noise, is this something to do with my bearings?
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Please describe the "annoying noise".

How old is your bike?
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Four months old and the noise is, im not sure I have not been out on my bike in a while its like a rubbing maybe or a clicking?
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Originally Posted by rosie08
First problem is that when I am pedalling the chain, maybe the cogs(?) make an annoying noise. Not sure if lube would sort this out but I cannot get to any at the moment anyway.
This (lube) would be a good place to start.

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Second problem - when I am standing to pedal there are ticking noises while I am pedalling. One day when I pedalled while standing there was a loud click or cracking noise, is this something to do with my bearings?
Is the noise happening only when you pedal, or when you coast also? There may be an issue with your pedals.
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Only when I am pedalling, standing up (not coasting), there is no sound when i am pedalling sitting down.
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Is it a geared bike? Why not tell us the model?
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You won't be able to find it, they only sell it at Halfords it has 21 gears and it's a mountain bike with shimano gears.
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Please lube the chain and the come back.
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Sounds like it could be in need of a simple derailleur adjustment. Why not take it to your local bike shop for a check up?
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Pretty sure it's not the derailleur as I have had that readjusted before so I know the sound it makes, but yeah I will take it for a check-up (not to Halfords!!!) but to the Edinburgh bike shop, the best one. Anyway thanks for your help anyone that replied.
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Originally Posted by rosie08
Only when I am pedalling, standing up (not coasting), there is no sound when i am pedalling sitting down.
Try tighteneing the crank bolts.
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I'll I put lube on the bike and the noise from the chain is pretty much gone. I will tighten the crank bolts tomorrow and see what that does. T Y for replies guys.
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