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Motorekib 04-12-21 10:26 PM

Why is this sound happening in my rear wheel?
 
youtu . be/wcDseFuvZFk
youtu . be/ljoLdVD43Ec

I also noticed the chain starts moving slightly when the wheel starts slowing down.

oldbobcat 04-12-21 10:36 PM

Please post a valid URL. Preferably, one that links to the correct video.

Motorekib 04-12-21 10:54 PM


Originally Posted by oldbobcat (Post 22012180)
Please post a valid URL. Preferably, one that links to the correct video.

Sorry, it won't let me. Remove the spaces between the dots, its a shortened youtube url

alo 04-12-21 11:13 PM

It seems like the freewheel. It seems unusual. I can't say for sure.

I would start by running oil into the freewheel, and see what happens.

Does it function 100% while riding, apart from the noise. If it does, and oil doesn't fix it, you could pull apart the freewheel and have a look, or replace the freewheel, or just ride it as is.

oldbobcat 04-12-21 11:39 PM

Is this a new freewheel? What alo said, run some light oil into the freewheel. Also remember that freewheels, freewheel cogs, and chainrings are not perfectly round, especially at lower price points. Try running a slightly looser chain just to see if that reduces noise.

Geepig 04-13-21 02:35 AM


Originally Posted by oldbobcat (Post 22012180)
Please post a valid URL. Preferably, one that links to the correct video.

I cannot get them either, youtube says it cannot find them

Motorekib 04-13-21 03:15 AM


Originally Posted by oldbobcat (Post 22012231)
Is this a new freewheel? What alo said, run some light oil into the freewheel. Also remember that freewheels, freewheel cogs, and chainrings are not perfectly round, especially at lower price points. Try running a slightly looser chain just to see if that reduces noise.

Yeah, its a new bike I got for cheap.

Motorekib 04-13-21 03:17 AM


Originally Posted by Geepig (Post 22012287)
I cannot get them either, youtube says it cannot find them

remove the spaces in between the dots, I can't post links because I'm new

alcjphil 04-13-21 06:40 AM

Chain is too tight

oldbobcat 04-13-21 08:51 AM


Originally Posted by Motorekib (Post 22012301)
Yeah, its a new bike I got for cheap.

Explains the twitching transferred to the cranks. Cheap freewheels work fine with a spring-loaded chain tensioner like a rear derailleur, which, of course, is unnecessary with a single speed. But chain tension binds against the out-of-roundness. I worked in a shop that sold tons of these. Apparently customers knew they were getting cheap bikes so they didn't notice. Loosen the chain or get a better freewheel.

Troul 04-13-21 09:57 AM



Time to take it apart & look for a bad bearing race.

cxwrench 04-13-21 10:07 AM


Originally Posted by alcjphil (Post 22012447)
Chain is too tight

Yep, chain is wayyyyyyy too tight.

Motorekib 04-13-21 09:42 PM


Originally Posted by Motorekib (Post 22012173)
youtu . be/wcDseFuvZFk
youtu . be/ljoLdVD43Ec

I also noticed the chain starts moving slightly when the wheel starts slowing down.

here it is without the chain
youtu . be/A_JOyeW7IgQ

Jeff Wills 04-13-21 10:20 PM


Originally Posted by Motorekib (Post 22013799)
here it is without the chain
youtu . be/A_JOyeW7IgQ

Perfectly normal for a cheap freewheel. The bearings aren't the best quality but then they don't have to be- when you're coasting there's no load on the bearings.

Put the chain back on, make sure it's not too tight (a little variation is normal when pedaling) and ride the bike. It should quiet down as parts wear in.

Juan el Boricua 04-14-21 05:15 AM

Lube the freewheel by oiling through the gap between freewheel cover and teeth ring, "run it backwards" with finger to help coating everything inside ( I would continue oiling 'til it runs from the backside gap, but you may stop when/if the sound diminishes; it will not be muted as it being a cheap frrewheel) and test. While you're at it, check the hub for grease; there is this sound like "dry" ball bearings falling onto each other and I'm not sure if it comes from the freewheel or hub.


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