freewheel noise
07-08-15 | 09:11 AM
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freewheel noise
hello my freewheel is making some weird noise especially on small cogs and i can replicate this sound by pushing the free wheel toward the hub
help please . thanks in advance
help please . thanks in advance
07-08-15 | 10:17 AM
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Your description makes me believe it has dirt in it.
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07-08-15 | 03:06 PM
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07-08-15 | 03:40 PM
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That sound might be the sound of an elongated chain. It might be that your chain and freewheel are worn. If so, you'll need to replace both.
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07-08-15 | 06:30 PM
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