Pinging noise

Biggins
Biggins Posts: 40
edited July 2012 in Road beginners
Hi guys

I have just put new magic aksiums on my spec Allen and whilst having a short blast today, I could hear the spokes making pinging noises!! Is this something I should be worrying about?

Cheers

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  • Biggins
    Biggins Posts: 40
    Damn predictive spelling! Should have read spec allez and mavic aksiums.....sorry
  • dindi_boy
    dindi_boy Posts: 24
    This is by no means going to help but I've put Aksiums on my bike and have noticed the same kind of noise from my front wheel, particularly at low speeds. Just wanted to second your experiences. I've no idea whether to be concerned or not!

    I'll watch this thread with interest.
  • thegreatdivide
    thegreatdivide Posts: 5,807
    It's the spokes settling in. It should calm down soon.
  • FunBus
    FunBus Posts: 394
    ooooooohh, i was getting excited then about some new 'magic' wheels!

    As above, it's nothing to worry about. A lot of new wheels 'ping' a bit as the spokes settle into place (when the riders weight is applied). Just double check they are all still tight after a short ride - occassionally they can 'settle' too much and loosen a bit......unless you know what you're doing though, DONT play with the spoke nipples, you could easily make things worse. Just squeeze the spokes between your fingers to make sure they're still tight
  • Pross
    Pross Posts: 43,181
    Are you sure your bike computer hasn't got the sonar option? ;)

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