Located the rattling sound, now what...
JamesN
Posts: 41
For a few days my RockHopper has developed a rattling sound from the rear somewhere, and I could not locate it. I checked every available screw, bolt etc....they were all tight and in order.
However, today I noticed that my rear cassette was loose on some of the rings. It is a 9 speed cassette, and when the chain is on gears 7-9, the remaining gears (1-6) can actually rattle around loose. They move approx 5mm in either direction (forward/backward).
They dont rattle when the chain is on them, as obviously the chain is holding them securely, but I tend to ride in gears 8/9 anyway, so this rattling sound is very obvious, on anything other than a perfectly smooth road!
Not being all the mechanically minded (esp for bikes!) I am open for advice/suggestions, if anyone could help? I hope my description is legible!
Thanks
However, today I noticed that my rear cassette was loose on some of the rings. It is a 9 speed cassette, and when the chain is on gears 7-9, the remaining gears (1-6) can actually rattle around loose. They move approx 5mm in either direction (forward/backward).
They dont rattle when the chain is on them, as obviously the chain is holding them securely, but I tend to ride in gears 8/9 anyway, so this rattling sound is very obvious, on anything other than a perfectly smooth road!
Not being all the mechanically minded (esp for bikes!) I am open for advice/suggestions, if anyone could help? I hope my description is legible!
Thanks
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Sounds like the cassette needs to be tightened up, you need a special tool for this job.
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You'll need one of these or something similar.
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=7975
Or take the wheel to lbs and they''ll prob do it for you while you wait for free !!0 -
Take it to your LBS they should tighten it for free. We do.It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice.0
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Thanks guys.
I took it to my LBS today and they did it there and then for free.0
