Drivetrain Noise
10-21-09, 06:18 PM
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Drivetrain Noise
It makes a sort of whirring sound which seems to be coming from either the drivetrain area or the sprocket. Is this normal? I'm pretty sure that my bike was dead quiet the first time I rode it a month or two ago. Is it a problem with my chainline?
10-21-09, 06:26 PM
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Most single speed bikes will make noise when the cranks are turning and the chain is engaging the rear cog
10-21-09, 06:40 PM
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if it has been a month or two, it might be time to clean and re-lubricate.
10-21-09, 07:23 PM
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10-22-09, 02:29 PM
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Are you cleaning the chain when you lube it?
Is your chain too tight?
Is your chain too tight?
10-22-09, 02:45 PM
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If it was quiet before, then its probably not a chainline issue. Most likely it's a chain tension issue. Clean, lubricate, and get your tension correct. You should be good.
Now, if you're wrong and it was "whirring" before, then it could be a variety of things. I'd check the above first though and see how far that gets you.
Now, if you're wrong and it was "whirring" before, then it could be a variety of things. I'd check the above first though and see how far that gets you.
10-22-09, 08:00 PM
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Sounds like the chain grinding really hard against the chainring or sprocket.
Idk, thought I would give the wax lube a try since I heard that it wouldn't attract more dirt and grime. Maybe I don't need that here, but I thought it would be better anyway.
