Ticking sound.
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Sounds like something changed, probably minor if you don't have any other issues.
But there's no way anyone can help without a detailed description,
what kind of tick? how loud?,
once per wheel turn? Once per pedal turn, or random?
what kind of bike?, Not the brand, but single speed, coaster brake, derailleur, and if derailleur the brand and number of speeds.
Only with that kind of info can people begin to think about possibilities.
But there's no way anyone can help without a detailed description,
what kind of tick? how loud?,
once per wheel turn? Once per pedal turn, or random?
what kind of bike?, Not the brand, but single speed, coaster brake, derailleur, and if derailleur the brand and number of speeds.
Only with that kind of info can people begin to think about possibilities.
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yes its exactly 9 days old now
[QUOTE=FBinNY;17021081]Sounds like something changed, probably minor if you don't have any other issues.
But there's no way anyone can help without a detailed description,
what kind of tick? how loud?,
once per wheel turn? Once per pedal turn, or random?
what kind of bike?, Not the brand, but single speed, coaster brake, derailleur, and if derailleur the brand and number of speeds.
Only with that kind of info can people begin to think about possibilities.[/QUOTE21 mountain bike.
i just jumped like less then 1 meter and after like 10 minutes i recognised its ticking.
its ticking only
its a mountain bike 21 gears.
please help?
[QUOTE=FBinNY;17021081]Sounds like something changed, probably minor if you don't have any other issues.
But there's no way anyone can help without a detailed description,
what kind of tick? how loud?,
once per wheel turn? Once per pedal turn, or random?
what kind of bike?, Not the brand, but single speed, coaster brake, derailleur, and if derailleur the brand and number of speeds.
Only with that kind of info can people begin to think about possibilities.[/QUOTE21 mountain bike.
i just jumped like less then 1 meter and after like 10 minutes i recognised its ticking.
its ticking only
its a mountain bike 21 gears.
please help?
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Probably your shoe lace is hitting the crank.
Last edited by AnkleWork; 08-09-14 at 01:57 PM.
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The bike is 9 days old. The simple remedy is to go back to the shop and have them take a look.
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what could be the problem?it happens only when i pedal
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You don't have to pay money for adjustments for a bike that is that new. All decent shops have a FREE adjustment period (typically 30-60 days). Even if you were not aware of a problem you should take it back during that period so they can go over the bike to avoid problems in the future. The MOST likely cause of the tick is a pedal, crank or bottom bracket that is not properly tightened, and it's very important to get it attended to before it gets worse and causes damage. This is not the thing to learn on, as you could void any warranty by uninformed disassembly and "fiddling." Speaking of that, jumping the bike, especially if not done properly to absorb shock, can not only cause undue stress and damage but also void the warranty (which you should read).
If you want to start learning, ask the mechanic when you take it in what to do for basic maintenance and how to do a "quick check" of your bike. Then start reading sheldonbrown.com, parktool.com/blog, or if there's a bike co-op near you by all means go there for support.
If you can't manage to answer straightforward questions we cannot help you anyway, and doing so long distance is already challenging.
If you want to start learning, ask the mechanic when you take it in what to do for basic maintenance and how to do a "quick check" of your bike. Then start reading sheldonbrown.com, parktool.com/blog, or if there's a bike co-op near you by all means go there for support.
If you can't manage to answer straightforward questions we cannot help you anyway, and doing so long distance is already challenging.
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You don't have to pay money for adjustments for a bike that is that new. All decent shops have a FREE adjustment period (typically 30-60 days). Even if you were not aware of a problem you should take it back during that period so they can go over the bike to avoid problems in the future. The MOST likely cause of the tick is a pedal, crank or bottom bracket that is not properly tightened, and it's very important to get it attended to before it gets worse and causes damage. This is not the thing to learn on, as you could void any warranty by uninformed disassembly and "fiddling." Speaking of that, jumping the bike, especially if not done properly to absorb shock, can not only cause undue stress and damage but also void the warranty (which you should read).
If you want to start learning, ask the mechanic when you take it in what to do for basic maintenance and how to do a "quick check" of your bike. Then start reading sheldonbrown.com, parktool.com/blog, or if there's a bike co-op near you by all means go there for support.
If you can't manage to answer straightforward questions we cannot help you anyway, and doing so long distance is already challenging.
If you want to start learning, ask the mechanic when you take it in what to do for basic maintenance and how to do a "quick check" of your bike. Then start reading sheldonbrown.com, parktool.com/blog, or if there's a bike co-op near you by all means go there for support.
If you can't manage to answer straightforward questions we cannot help you anyway, and doing so long distance is already challenging.
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".. the light returner is causing the noise as i was told.
when i touch it it makes noise but im not really sure what's making it. .."
Do you mean the reflector ? Does it have screws that can be tightened ? Can you feel, hear it jiggle when you shake the pedal ?
If no screws, and you know it's the reflector, maybe dribble some superglue around the perimeter ?
when i touch it it makes noise but im not really sure what's making it. .."
Do you mean the reflector ? Does it have screws that can be tightened ? Can you feel, hear it jiggle when you shake the pedal ?
If no screws, and you know it's the reflector, maybe dribble some superglue around the perimeter ?
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".. the light returner is causing the noise as i was told.
when i touch it it makes noise but im not really sure what's making it. .."
Do you mean the reflector ? Does it have screws that can be tightened ? Can you feel, hear it jiggle when you shake the pedal ?
If no screws, and you know it's the reflector, maybe dribble some superglue around the perimeter ?
when i touch it it makes noise but im not really sure what's making it. .."
Do you mean the reflector ? Does it have screws that can be tightened ? Can you feel, hear it jiggle when you shake the pedal ?
If no screws, and you know it's the reflector, maybe dribble some superglue around the perimeter ?
he told me that's the reflector causing noise.
when i touch it it makes the same noise.
and its not screwed.
i tried sellotape but it didn't help.
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Try moving the wheel reflectors towards the rim to tighten the brackets up a bit. These reflectors usually just snap on the spokes, and the closer you get to the rim, the wider the spokes get from each other. It's just a "friction" fit thing. If you move the reflectors towards the rim enough to stop the clicking noise, but they eventually move back towards the center of the wheel, loosen up and make noise again, you can move them back towards the rim to silence the noise, and then just place a dab of some type of glue in front of the reflector connection to the spoke to keep it from moving towards the center again. Depending on the bicycle laws in your state, you could also just remove these reflectors if they become a bother. You can replace them with a white light in the front that also shows light 180 degrees to each side, and a red lamp in the rear that also shows red light 180 degrees. The lights are safer and more useful anyway.
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If it's simply a rattling reflector, either ignore it, or if it bothers you, secure the reflector with something like silicone bathtub caulk.
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Or follow our suggestion to use a bit of glue or caulk to stop it from rattling.
or buy different pedals
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