Question about the Three speed 'sound'
12-10-07, 09:22 PM
#1
Papa Wheelie
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Madison, Wi
Posts: 1,470
Bikes: Jamis Aurora '02; Takara Medalist (650B)
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Question about the Three speed 'sound'
I haven't ridden a 3-speed hub in decades... but I set up a winter bike with a Shimano 3-speed hub in the rear (to reduce the road grime on the drive train issue). So far so good.
Question... is there naturally a sorta tickety-tick sound in 1st and 3rds gears? SEems like 2nd is the fixed gear. It's not like it slows down, but I'm wondering if those outside gears are a little noisier?
Thanks!
MArk
Question... is there naturally a sorta tickety-tick sound in 1st and 3rds gears? SEems like 2nd is the fixed gear. It's not like it slows down, but I'm wondering if those outside gears are a little noisier?
Thanks!
MArk
12-11-07, 12:49 AM
#3
Full Member
My AW clicks in 2nd & 3rd but not 1st. It has been oiled. I remember the one I had when I was young made this sound, but cannot remember which gears for that one.
12-11-07, 01:36 AM
#4
Elitest Murray Owner
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 2,657
Bikes: 1972 Columbia Tourist Expert III, Columbia Roadster
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 3 Times
in
2 Posts
The shimanos will be quiet in second gear, since that is the direct gear. I remember my S&A though clicked in second and 3rd instead.
12-11-07, 07:38 AM
#5
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Beaufort, South Carolina, USA and surrounding islands.
Posts: 8,521
Bikes: Cannondale R500, Motobecane Messenger
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 11 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
Yep, Shimano 3 speed hubs are noisy in 1st and 3rd.
12-11-07, 09:06 AM
#6
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: NW Ohio
Posts: 3,418
Bikes: 1984 Miyata 310, 1986 Schwinn Sierra, 2011 Jamis Quest, 1980 Peugeot TH8 Tandem, 1992 Performance Parabola, 1987 Ross Mt. Hood, 1988 Schwinn LeTour, 1988 Trek 400T, 1981 Fuji S12-S LTD, 197? FW Evans
Mentioned: 24 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 530 Post(s)
Liked 1,004 Times
in
514 Posts
I wouldn't call it noisy, it's just a function of the internal design. As the planetary gearset turns, the pawls click against the hub shell when in certain gears. When they are quiet, it is because the pawls are not rotating. If the clicking seems loud, you may need some oil added.
12-12-07, 09:03 AM
#7
Papa Wheelie
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Madison, Wi
Posts: 1,470
Bikes: Jamis Aurora '02; Takara Medalist (650B)
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
much obliged for all the assistance. I rekoned as much, the sounds were normal. I'll get some oil in there as we are in the middle of some Good winter muck now!
12-12-07, 10:17 AM
#8
stringbreaker
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: wa. State
Posts: 4,463
Bikes: specialized crossroads hybrid 2006 Raleigh Cadent 2 1971 Schwinn Varsity, 1972 Schwinn Continental, 1977 Schwinn Volare (frame)
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 9 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 2 Times
in
2 Posts
Be careful not to over lubricate. They are supposed to make some noise if they don't its over lubed it should be a nice low noise click not real loud
__________________
(Life is too short to play crappy guitars) 2006 Raleigh Cadent 3.0, 1977 Schwinn Volare, 2010 Windsor tourist. ( I didn't fall , I attacked the floor)
(Life is too short to play crappy guitars) 2006 Raleigh Cadent 3.0, 1977 Schwinn Volare, 2010 Windsor tourist. ( I didn't fall , I attacked the floor)
