What makes the most noise on your bicycle?
07-23-16, 07:16 AM
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It occurs to me that many people here that say their bike make noise are victims of poor service from lazy bike shop techs. If someone complains about a noise when their bike is in for service, a lazy tech that doesnt want to take the time to deal with it, will simply tell the rider "you will have that, it is normal".
I still hear the tires, and I'm pretty deaf.
07-24-16, 02:23 AM
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Deliberately? My Air Zound.
Otherwise, it's my freewheel, which is pretty noisy when coasting (though quiet when actually pedalling).
Otherwise, it's my freewheel, which is pretty noisy when coasting (though quiet when actually pedalling).
07-24-16, 09:10 AM
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It occurs to me that many people here that say their bike make noise are victims of poor service from lazy bike shop techs. If someone complains about a noise when their bike is in for service, a lazy tech that doesnt want to take the time to deal with it, will simply tell the rider "you will have that, it is normal".
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07-24-16, 01:15 PM
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My bikes make no sounds. None. Unless you count the wind dragging....
07-24-16, 03:16 PM
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I have an odd metallic ping on occasion from my front wheel. I suspect some loose spokes that are rubbing together. It's rather annoying as it seems to only happen when it's hot and is very inconsistent.
07-24-16, 03:34 PM
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I just built a wheel set with 23x700c by 40mm deep rims. I used to hear the chain contacting the aging sproket the most, but the resonance of those rims is profound. I do think the creaking from a standing start is more concerning though.
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