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Old 06-01-07 | 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by alloutdoors
I have had a similar problem. The noise on my bike comes from the rear derailleur. The only thing that has worked is use a lot of lube all over the derailleur. Lube in a pressurized can seems to work a little quicker than standard lube.
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It's from the derailleur pulleys (which is why "lots of lube all over" seems to help).

A small shot of chain lube in the pulley bearings will help; taking them apart and cleaning & lubing is even better.
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