Replaced chain. Still making the same sound under accelleration.
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Replaced chain. Still making the same sound under accelleration.
21sp Dahon Espresso. 2 years of hardcore commuting service after buying in used/new condition. Began to make a brrrrp sort of noise and vibration I could feel through the pedals on the "power phase" of my downstroke (rat trap pedals, no clips.) Only under hard acceleration, and as far as I can tell, it's doing it with no difference in sound in every gear. At least in 2 and 3 up front and 3,4 and 5 in the back.
I figured it was most likely a worn chain that was now stretching under load (cheap KMC) and replaced it.
Absolutely no improvement. I would think that if the chainrings were worn. than a new chain would cause at least a different sound and feel running over worn teeth. It is a very cheap looking triple, though.
I have never had any trouble with skipping, and I ride hard over rough urban roads...
When I've had bottom bracket issues before on another bike, the sound was crunchy regardless of the power I was putting in.
So what gives? Is it time for a BB overhaul? Did I screw up the freewheel when I replaced a driveside spoke last week? It did not make the sound after putting the wheel back together.
I don't have the tools or parts to do the BB...
Any ideas?
I figured it was most likely a worn chain that was now stretching under load (cheap KMC) and replaced it.
Absolutely no improvement. I would think that if the chainrings were worn. than a new chain would cause at least a different sound and feel running over worn teeth. It is a very cheap looking triple, though.
I have never had any trouble with skipping, and I ride hard over rough urban roads...
When I've had bottom bracket issues before on another bike, the sound was crunchy regardless of the power I was putting in.
So what gives? Is it time for a BB overhaul? Did I screw up the freewheel when I replaced a driveside spoke last week? It did not make the sound after putting the wheel back together.
I don't have the tools or parts to do the BB...
Any ideas?
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Sort of hard to tell from the description... but I had a similar 'rough' sound on my road bike when the chainrings were worn... I replaced the cassette and chain and it was louder than ever. Replacing the chainring made it good as new.
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you need to isolate where the sound is coming from. Not likely that it will make the same noise on the stand but if you haven't tried that I would. When the chain was off did it seem that the rear hub, freewheel and bottom bracket all spun smoothly? How about your RD pulleys?
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Rear derailleur could be slightly out of adjustment.
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+1 for the pulleys, if these are pointed, the need to be replaced, if you have done 2 years of commuting on it, could expect to have to replace the whole drive train (cassette, chain, pulleys, cables & possibly chainrings after that long, if in daily use, dependant on conditions traveled in, periodic maintenance carried out and distance traveled.
derailler hanger, Bottom Bracket & freewheel/cassette hub should be checked as well
derailler hanger, Bottom Bracket & freewheel/cassette hub should be checked as well
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2 years of hardcore commuting service after buying in used/new condition
so Now also need replacement.
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I've never heard a "Brrrrp" sound from a bike, but it it was a "Blaaaft" sound, I could tell you exactly what the problem is.
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Twelve links on the chain were not quite 12 and 1/8", So I was hoping that I'd gotten to the chain replacement before doing damage to the rest of the drivetrain.
I rode home from work after posting and suspect the chain rings -- they're really cheap, and the middle is making the noise a little more than the big ring, but it's hard to tell b/c I don't have the same strength in the PM as in the AM. (no coffee!)
I'd actually like to pull the (low miles) triple off of my jamis, so I have one that I could use.
My pedals are from a 1973 Atala and have probably never gotten new grease-- I'll service those once I figure out how to open them up.
So if I replace the chain rings and BB, I might as well do the freewheel. Lame. Sounds like a full drive train overhaul is in order. And I just blew the bike budget on an xtracycle. Oh well.
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you need to isolate where the sound is coming from. Not likely that it will make the same noise on the stand but if you haven't tried that I would. When the chain was off did it seem that the rear hub, freewheel and bottom bracket all spun smoothly? How about your RD pulleys?
I was paying close attention to the pulleys on the ride to see if they were the problem, but I don't think so.
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