handlebar chatter
07-15-09, 07:50 AM
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handlebar chatter
I have a Raleigh International frame. I get serious handlebar chatter if I either ride with no hands at any speed, or if I am descending and get up to 40 to 45 MPH. New wheels did not solve the problem. Does anyone have any solutions? So far the bike shops I have asked have not been able to identify or fix the problem.
07-15-09, 12:06 PM
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It kind of sounds like your headset's threaded race could be too loose--causing it to clatter against its upper pressed race/bearings.
07-15-09, 05:42 PM
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i agree with headset being either too tight or too loose as a thing to check. other than that, your frame or dropouts could be out of alignment.
07-16-09, 07:19 AM
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+1 on that. Try holding the bike by the handlebars and then pick it up and let it drop a couple of inches while holding it. You should be able to tell right away if that is the problem ...
