"Clicking" noise

Simon430
Simon430 Posts: 118
edited June 2008 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi,
I seem to have developed a clicking noise on the front and rear wheel. I've located a loose spoke on the front and on the rear could this be making the clicking noise? It happens when i'm riding along normally, pedalling or not but it is louder when pedalling.

Any help?

Thanks,
Simon

Comments

  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    yes there should be no lose spokes.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • Simon430
    Simon430 Posts: 118
    So retighten them? If yes, what tool?
  • zaynan
    zaynan Posts: 180
    spoke key required - should cost no more than a tenner - although you may need to retrue the wheel which is not a job for novices. A wheel jig would also help (costly) although you can use the brake pads (assuming you have rim brakes) as a way of seeing any 'wobbles'. Pencils taped to the fork legs/seatstays are also a makeshift way of measuring wobble. Or visit your LBS to be sure!
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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    Simon430 wrote:
    So retighten them? If yes, what tool?

    read the wheel building info on sheldon browns webby then take the wheel to your LBS for sorting. try and stay to watch and learn.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown

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