Rattle in wheel

mhj999
mhj999 Posts: 122
edited December 2012 in Workshop
Hi folks,
Just had a new bike delivered and as I was giving the front wheel a spin I noticed that there I something loose inside that falls to the bottom of the wheel as it rotates. All of the spokes seem tight, the wheel runs true so any idea what it could be? For reference they are the Supra RA30 by Sensa and the bike was bought via Merlin.

I have not been outside on it yet, was hoping to this weekend, ice permitting.....

Thanks in advance!
Sensa Giulia 105

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  • kentphil
    kentphil Posts: 479
    Have you tried taking the tyre and inner tube off to have a look?
    1998 Kona Cindercone in singlespeed commute spec
    2013 Cannondale Caadx 1x10
    2004 Giant TCR
  • bikaholic
    bikaholic Posts: 350
    If it's a brand new wheel then it will be a small metallic rim fragment either from the join or from the valve hole cut-out.

    You need to remove the rim tape/strip near the location of the rattle and shake the rim until it falls out of the spoke hole.

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