noise on what seems the rear wheel of road bike

klarky

its a tick tick tick noise what seems wheel related as it only makes a noise when i'm actually sitting on it and riding it.spin wheel freely when off it and there's no sound.bike is only 2mths old.and just had its check from dealer.stripped gaurd and brakes off, so there cant be anything catching and its still there???think it must be bearings any ideas
taking it back when i get the time as its still under guarrentee

Bronzie

Does it make the noise the whole time you are moving (even freewheeling) or only when you pedal?

Big Red S

Does the ticking happen only when pedalling, or also when riding?

Is it a knocking ticking sound, or more of a stress ticking sound?

If the latter (as I suspect, given you reckon it's bearings), check the following are properly lubed and tightened:
QR Skewer
Seatpost/Frame clamp
Setpost/saddle clamp
Cassette lockring

Also check you've not adjusted the saddle to the point where the rails are clamped on a bend,

klarky

Bronzie wrote:

Does it make the noise the whole time you are moving (even freewheeling) or only when you pedal?

even when freewheeling

fto-si

I had a similar situation on a Via Nirone I used to own, I thought it was the wheel but turned out to be the QR Skewer on the rear wheel being overtightened, slackened it off and problem solved.

klarky

Big Red S wrote:

Does the ticking happen only when pedalling, or also when riding?

Is it a knocking ticking sound, or more of a stress ticking sound?

If the latter (as I suspect, given you reckon it's bearings), check the following are properly lubed and tightened:
QR Skewer
Seatpost/Frame clamp
Setpost/saddle clamp
Cassette lockring

Also check you've not adjusted the saddle to the point where the rails are clamped on a bend,

have recently adjusted seat height and slope of seat,would or could that possibly cause the ticking noise if not done properly??

sloxam

its not the pawls in the freewheel is it?

klarky

have rode the bike sitting on saddle and upright off the saddle and still the noise is there,also as pointed have slackened and tightened skewer and still no joy

Bronzie

Does sound like the rear wheel bearings - see what the shop have to say once they've looked at it.

geoff_ss

Is the wheel true and the spokes tight? If you have long road drop outs check that the wheel is accurately centred. It could be that once your weight is on the bike it flexes enough to catch on the mudguard (if fitted), a brake block or the seat/chain stays.

It may sound silly, but is there something stuck on the tyre that's catching on the frame? Can you borrow a wheel to be sure it really is the wheel causing the problem.

Geoff

feel

Turn the bike upside down so its resting on seat and handlebars have a thorough look for anything you have missed. Take the rear wheel out and skewer out. Hold it by the adjusting nuts and spin the wheel - sound still there then could be the bearings. Either way you will learn a lot more as to the cause.

This LINK might be useful.

klarky

have had the bike looked at, after trying everyones advice and still had the problem.
they say it was the bottom bracket just needed a little lube on???i thoughtb these were sealed,how can u lube a sealed unit???have not tried the bike yet,going out tomorrow see what happens??

ta to all

gkerr4

my fixed gear bike (a langster) made the most annoying ticking noise on arrival - it turned out to be the crank / bottomg bracket interface.

I took the cranks off, a dab of grease on the (square taper) axle, refitted the cranks and tightened them up - bingo - noise no more

(and noise no more on a fixed means real silent bike!)

chopsocky

I had a clicking noise only when riding. Turned out to be the lockring on the valve for the rear wheel was slighlty loose. It would be okay when the bike was stood up but once here was weight over the back wheel it would make a tinkling noise.

feel

klarky wrote:

have not tried the bike yet,going out tomorrow see what happens??

ta to all

and we are still all wondering if the clicking noise is still there?

I had a clicking noise as well recently - tried everything to sort it eventually took the cranks and bottom bracket bearings off couldn't find anything loose but when i put it all back together... silence

I love silent bikes.

klarky

feel wrote:

Turn the bike upside down so its resting on seat and handlebars have a thorough look for anything you have missed. Take the rear wheel out and skewer out. Hold it by the adjusting nuts and spin the wheel - sound still there then could be the bearings. Either way you will learn a lot more as to the cause.

This LINK might be useful.

no the noise is still there and worse,have read the link and this seems exactly the same problem as i have.short of dipping the whole bloody bike in an oil tank i'll grease/lube wheelspokes etc as advised

WATCH THIS SPACE???
P.S. SHOP COULDN'T FIND ANY NOISE (MUST BE DEAF)saying that,it comes on after a while on road,not there immediately???and advised them of this

klarky

klarky wrote:

feel wrote:

Turn the bike upside down so its resting on seat and handlebars have a thorough look for anything you have missed. Take the rear wheel out and skewer out. Hold it by the adjusting nuts and spin the wheel - sound still there then could be the bearings. Either way you will learn a lot more as to the cause.

This LINK might be useful.

no the noise is still there and worse,have read the link and this seems exactly the same problem as i have.short of dipping the whole bloody bike in an oil tank i'll grease/lube wheelspokes etc as advised

WATCH THIS SPACE???
P.S. SHOP COULDN'T FIND ANY NOISE (MUST BE DEAF)saying that,it comes on after a while on road,not there immediately???and advised them of this

looked at the link
well i greased as said,spokes etc and the noise????





















its gone,bloody marvolous a noise free bike again.thanks for the tips, a good forum to be on and keep up the good work,cheers

feel

We are only here to help

pleased it's sorted.