Squeak when shifting
My road bike squeaks when I shift to bigger cogs with the rear derailleur. For some weird reason, I don't seem to hear the squeak until the 2-3 mile mark and then it progresses to every downshift eventually. Doesn't seem to matter what ring in front I'm in.
I thought it might be my cleats... I know that doesn't make sense but it sounds just like the squeaking from a Look cleat that needs to be lubed or changed. I made the change and the squeaking hasn't stopped or changed. The bike is relatively new. Shimano 105 10-speed. About 1200 miles on it. I don't ride this bike in the rain per se, but it's seen a few drizzles and I ride past midnight often when there is lots of fog around here. Is it possible that the squeak is coming from the cables? Thanks much for any help. Erik |
Do the 105 rear-derailleur pulleys use bushings or bearings?
A little cleaning and greasing of the bushings might kill the squeak. |
just oil everything. I believe most 105 derailleurs use a sealed bearing on the lower tension pulley and their ceramic bushing on the G-pulley. Squeak is probably either the deralleur return spring or possibly your chain.
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Thanks very much for the suggestions. I went at it with some oil and will give it the day to seep into any nooks and crannies. Then I'll take her for a spin this evening to see if that works.
FWIW I have always kept my chain well lubed but not much more. |
Originally Posted by the sasquach
(Post 11017358)
just oil everything.
Originally Posted by wiscoerik
(Post 11017747)
FWIW I have always kept my chain well lubed but not much more.
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