FIXING BIKE NOISES FROM WHEELS: Ticks, Taps, Clicks & Clanks! (with sound effects for finding them!)

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  • @JimLangley1
    @JimLangley1  Рік тому +7

    ★ WATCH this video next to learn how to quickly fix another very common bike clicking noise ua-cam.com/video/ziQKB5bUIuk/v-deo.html

    • @ela-elizabeth-bialek9855
      @ela-elizabeth-bialek9855 6 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much! So helpful. I greatly appreciated the clear and detailed explanations and wisdom. I found the problematic spokes and so glad it was not a crack or worse.

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  6 місяців тому

      @@ela-elizabeth-bialek9855 my pleasure! I'm happy to hear the video helped you fix your problematic spokes and it wasn't any more serious. Thanks a lot for watching and the great comment!

  • @akashshah1080
    @akashshah1080 10 місяців тому +1

    My spokes were rubbing against each other. Thanks a lot for sharing your skills and knowledge❤

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  10 місяців тому +1

      What a nice comment and thank you so much for the Super Thanks donation Akash, much appreciated! 🙏❤🚴

  • @theyorkshirepudding2656
    @theyorkshirepudding2656 Рік тому +23

    You, Sir, are a gem. Thank you for such a clear, concise and accurate video. Bikes around the world salute you for keeping them quick and quiet!

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  Рік тому +3

      You’re very welcome 🙏 Thank you kind sir for watching and the great comment - made my day.

  • @tomfuller4205
    @tomfuller4205 Рік тому +1

    Thanks!

  • @viljoenjj
    @viljoenjj 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank you very much Jim, my bike developed an irritating noise at the back wheel even when freewheeling. I serviced the wheel bearings but the noise was still there! Your advice on oiling the spokes (06:45) where they attach to the rim solved the problem!

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  11 місяців тому

      That's great to hear, glad that that fix stopped your wheel noise. Thanks for watching and commenting and letting me know.

  • @martinsquier6937
    @martinsquier6937 10 місяців тому +2

    Excellent video. Clicks and ticks can sure be irritation. My previous Scott had the most brutal click when pedaling. I simply lubed all the seat rails and bolts and it went away, I got that bit of advice from someone else and was so grateful.

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  10 місяців тому

      Thanks a lot for watching and commenting Martin, glad you enjoyed the video! 🙏 Yeah, the issue making your Scott click is the subject of my most popular bike noise fixing video actually: ua-cam.com/video/ziQKB5bUIuk/v-deo.html - maybe where that "someone else" learned it 🤣

  • @benc8386
    @benc8386 3 роки тому +20

    Great video! I didn't know about most of these sources of clicks. Whenever I hear a click I usually pessimistically assume it's the actual wheel bearing. But usually then can't find anything wrong with it.

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  3 роки тому +5

      Thanks a lot, Ben, I'm happy you enjoyed it! I don't usually find noise problems from wheel bearings, either. The only one I can recall offhand was when we had more loose bearing hubs out there. With those, once in a great while you might have a wheel that would make a tick, tick as you turned the wheel slowly in the repair stand or truing stand. And that tick was one dry bearing falling onto another dry bearing and sounding off. Easily fixed with a shot of fresh grease.

  • @srpskihayk
    @srpskihayk 3 роки тому +2

    My bike had a bad click in the front wheel and it took an hour for the mech to find the issue. It was coming from a specific spot on the rim and where the tire and rim met as it only happened when weight was added to the bars. The fix was easy. Swap the rims. That was done since nothing he did fixed. No spoke issue or nipple issue. Wow. Thanks, Jim!

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  3 роки тому

      Thanks for watching and sharing your wheel noise and what caused it, Dzejms. That's a good one and not that unusual. Glad the mechanic found it.

    • @strangetml
      @strangetml 9 місяців тому

      How do you swap the rims, front to rear...?

  • @billhuang6506
    @billhuang6506 Рік тому +1

    Wanted to post a quick thank you for this video. I knew a lot of this, but the part about the loose cassette was magic for me. I had to replace a spoke on my rear wheel and re-true it. All that was fine. What I forgot was the 2 spacer washers before the 10 speed cassette. I noticed when I was tightening it that it didn't make the little clicks from the retaining ring I had experienced before. Went out numerous times and every time I hit any kind of bump I got this weird clank from the rear. I thought it was valve stems. No. Then I checked the cassette and there was a SMALL amount of side to side play. That was the cause. Added the spacer and re-tightened the cassette. This time I got the clicks! I knew the problem was solved and just got back from one of the quietest rides I've ever had! Thanks a bunch. Another arrow in my quiver.

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  Рік тому

      My pleasure Bill - so happy to hear you found and fixed your cassette noise and are now enjoying nice quiet rides again. Thanks a lot for watching and the great comment 🙏

  • @danr9128
    @danr9128 9 місяців тому +1

    I've biked a cannondale supersix for 4 years with a pinging noise, and just realized it was from the wheel, most likely a spoke! Thank you for this video, it is helping solve the issue. Crazy, it was making this noise since new.

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  9 місяців тому

      You're very welcome Dan, happy to hear you were able to fix that pinging noise, so glad I could help. Thank you for watching and the great comment 🙏

  • @AreilKnight
    @AreilKnight 2 роки тому +9

    Thank you so much! I had a light tinny clanking noise from my rear wheel that only ever made a sound when I was sitting on the bike, which made it hard to look at the wheel to figure out what was going on.
    The lubrication fix for rim and nipple sounds has resolved the annoying noise! And now I know what part of my wheel I should be looking out for if anything starts to go wrong with the rim.

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching, TooManyKats! I'm really happy to hear that my video helped you find and quiet your wheel noise. Good job!!

    • @Theoriginalramjammer
      @Theoriginalramjammer 7 місяців тому

      I have this issue on a brand new Gravel bike only ridden 50 miles! Never had this on any bike before. How long did the lube fixes last? Staggering this is happening after such little use and I have lube spokes constantly. Should I reject the wheels under warranty?

  • @strangetml
    @strangetml 9 місяців тому +1

    My new roadbike carbon wheel gives sensible clikcing at the handle bar when i ride the bike. Its not there if i hold the bike up and rotate the wheel. I think this video gives me some really good hints on what to look at for inspections.

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  9 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching and I hope you find and can fix the noise with my wheel tips. But if the noise isn't coming from the wheels, since you said that you feel the click at the handlebars, then you might also want to check everything there too, like all the bolts on the stem and the lever bolts to make sure they're all at the proper torque. Good luck!

  • @AlexandruDanNemes1989
    @AlexandruDanNemes1989 6 місяців тому +3

    My brand new super expensive bike developed an annoying squeak on the back wheel. Could not figure out what it was. Bike shop mechanic said he can't hear anything. The noise got louder and louder. It was clear to me that it was related to the wheel's rotation. Took the whole damn thing apart. Couldn't find anything. Then i remembered this video. And i realised the noise was only produced when the valve was at it's lowest point, at the bottom of the rotation.
    Turned out to be the damned nut!!!! Thank you soo much!!!

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  6 місяців тому

      Thanks for sharing your annoying wheel squeak story Alexandru-Dan! I'm happy to hear my video helped you find and fix it! Great job!!

  • @nancybryson5488
    @nancybryson5488 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you so much. I'm gonna look at the last two "fixes".

  • @timzen9510
    @timzen9510 3 місяці тому +1

    Outstanding video!!!!! The clicks were driving me crazy and this video saved me. It was driving me bonkers!!!!

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  3 місяці тому

      @@timzen9510 thanks a lot for watching and commenting- happy to hear you were able to fix your noise, great job! 👍

  • @archifaujdar01
    @archifaujdar01 2 роки тому +1

    This is what i was finding since 2 months.. my issue is resolved with spokes story.. thanks a lot

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  2 роки тому

      You’re very welcome Archit! I’m happy to hear I helped you fix your spoke noise. Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @WV_MTB
    @WV_MTB 5 місяців тому +1

    This video is exactly what I needed. Thank you so much. It's a combo of my QR and a spoke going tomorrow to get my wheel trued.

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  5 місяців тому

      Thanks a lot for watching and letting me know the video helped you find your noises WV, appreciate it!

  • @keobii
    @keobii 2 роки тому +2

    thanks mate , been driving my mate nuts for 2 months , sqeaky valve nut , you da man !!!

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  2 роки тому +1

      Ha, ha, I'm very glad I helped you fix your noise, KEOBI. Thanks a lot for watching and the great comment.

  • @B_COOPER
    @B_COOPER Рік тому +2

    Are you wearing a sprocket belt buckle…..? That’s possibly the coolest thing I’ve ever seen!

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  Рік тому +1

      You have good eyes, Brandon - you're the first person to ever notice! Yes it's actually a bike tire & sprocket buckle belt and it's my favorite. It's made of an old tire and a Shimano cog by the great framebuilder John Calletti of Caletti Cycles who has a shop here where I live in Santa Cruz, California. I don't know if he makes them anymore. I bought it from him some years ago. You would give him an old worn out tire and a cog and he would use them to make the belt. He brazed a piece of a spoke to the back of the cog. The end of the belt loops around the spoke and is then riveted to fix the cog buckle in place. So the whole thing is made of recycled bike parts. caletticycles.com/ Thanks for watching my video and the great comment, appreciate it ❤

  • @coolkid8608
    @coolkid8608 8 місяців тому +1

    Omg you’re a life saver. I was so stressed entire day because my new bike was making that first rattling noise. When I searched on google most ppl said to tighten the fork and I tried but nothing helped I even thought there was something inside my rims and tried to take off the tire…I was gonna go to bike shop tomorrow but then i found this video and the sound was from loose valve nut. It’s fixed in 2 second🙏🙏🙏🙏

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  8 місяців тому

      I’m so happy to hear my noise tip helped you find and fix your rattling coolkid! Thanks a lot for watching and letting me know! 👍

  • @VegasGuy89183
    @VegasGuy89183 2 роки тому +1

    Jim, what a helpful video! The noises were twofold from my wife's bike. I have the same bottle of lube as you. I lubed the spokes where they cross each other and then kept squeezing the spokes to work the lube in, and then kept squeezing until each set of spokes quit making noise. When done, a test drive exposed still another slight ticking sound. Like your video advised, I then lubed the spoke rim connectors as well. No more clicking, ticking or pops. I never would have thought of lubing that area without your video. Thank you!

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  2 роки тому

      I’m very happy to hear that my video helped you fix your wife’s noisy spokes, VegasGuy! Thanks a lot for watching and letting me know, appreciate it!!

  • @mojo2418
    @mojo2418 6 місяців тому +1

    IT THE THE BLASTED QUICK RELEASE! THANK YOU JIM

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  6 місяців тому

      You're very welcome mojo, glad you found it, great job!!

  • @saifulalam494
    @saifulalam494 5 місяців тому +1

    Salute Sir!!! Thank you very much!!

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  5 місяців тому

      You're very welcome! Thank you for watching and the great comment 🙏

  • @peterharrer3261
    @peterharrer3261 3 роки тому +1

    After seeing this video, obsessively tightened all my Presta valve nuts! -- Appreciate that rod brake Tourist you showed us. Another well produced video, Jim.

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  3 роки тому

      Good job, Peter - better tight than making noise! I'm happy you liked my Tourist - one of my favorites. Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @Alexq79-
    @Alexq79- 2 роки тому +5

    Brilliant video , very helpful and so professional and make it look so easily to understand. Cheers.

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for watching and the great comment, Alex! I’m happy to hear my video helped you out.

  • @robalexander7348
    @robalexander7348 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for those helpful noise hints 👍 Au

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  Рік тому +1

      My pleasure Rob, thanks for watching and commenting, appreciate it!

  • @marktaggart4610
    @marktaggart4610 7 місяців тому +1

    Brilliant - Very many thanks! Awesome video! Well done.

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  7 місяців тому

      Happy to hear it helped you out Mark! Thanks so much for watching and the great comment, really appreciate it 🙏❤️

  • @antoineschepens5244
    @antoineschepens5244 3 місяці тому +1

    Finally no more ticking noise

  • @migfed
    @migfed Рік тому +1

    Quick release was mine and the most surprising thing it was tight not loose. But for some reason the hubs were partially not touching the frame. My mechanic spotted when I started with the brakes on to press the cranks. It was not as clear as when you were pedalling uphill, but the noise was there, just in its faint version. So he immediately set up properly the rear wheel and problem solved. It was like a miracle. The other thing was it sounded some times as if it was in the front wheel or the direction and other times as if it was the bottom bracket. So it had this ver subtle way to get us really disoriented. Nice video and thank you.

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  Рік тому

      You're very welcome and thanks so much for sharing your noise and how you and your mechanic found and fixed it. Great job! Thanks a lot for watching and commenting!

  • @bayareabreakaway3373
    @bayareabreakaway3373 Рік тому +2

    Great video!

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  Рік тому

      Glad you enjoyed it! Appreciate you watching and commenting, thank you!

  • @StartledPancake
    @StartledPancake Рік тому +1

    Great video, would write more but Im too busy oiling my creaking spokes.

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for the laugh - appreciate you watching and the great comments 👍❤

  • @LocksRocks
    @LocksRocks 3 роки тому +3

    awesome video Jim with lots of solutions for problems. great show case. I also loved the comedy bit at the start with the earmuffs and helmet.

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  3 роки тому

      Thanks, Locks! I'm glad you liked the video, it was a fun one to put together and if you ever have those noises on your wheels you'll be able to fix 'em now. I appreciate you watching and commenting!

  • @colleenyoung6993
    @colleenyoung6993 6 місяців тому +1

    Great video thanks

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  6 місяців тому

      My pleasure Colleen, thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @arvyldevera6929
    @arvyldevera6929 Рік тому +1

    I have ticking noise - only when climbing steep , first thought it was the rd getting caught by the spokes but it is actually the spokes. Tried lubing the spokes as I've seen in your video and had to ride out to test and the noise is gone. Was a bit skeptical but it really works ! Thank you Sir for uploading this video. It helped a lot cheers

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  Рік тому

      Thanks a lot for watching Arvyl, appreciate it. I’m happy to hear my spoke tip helped stop your ticking noise. Thanks for letting me know!🙏

  • @rogerparadise
    @rogerparadise Рік тому +1

    Brilliant! Couldn't figure out why I was getting a noise from the rear wheel only while my weight was on the bike. When I oiled all the rear wheel nipple/ferrule junctions, the noise disappeared! Thanks for your video!

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  Рік тому

      You're very welcome, Roger. Thanks a lot for watching and letting me know the video helped you find and quiet your wheel noise! 🙏

  • @rikimaru696969
    @rikimaru696969 2 роки тому +1

    almost went nuts! its the quick release for me thank you!

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  2 роки тому +1

      That's great news, Michael, happy to hear it. Thanks for watching and letting me know you fixed the noise!!

  • @Lhaffinatu
    @Lhaffinatu 2 роки тому +10

    Thank you for making such a concise and useful video! So many videos like this forget the simple need to provide the example sounds!

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  2 роки тому

      You're very welcome, Lhaffinatu. Thank you for watching and the great comment, much appreciated!

  • @antoinejessonnz9241
    @antoinejessonnz9241 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you! This clicks I had for months... Are now gone. They were coming from the spoke touching each other. Put some lub, and now it's ok. Spot on.

    • @antoinejessonnz9241
      @antoinejessonnz9241 2 роки тому +1

      Definitely saving this video for future use

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching and letting me know that my video helped you stop your clicking noise, Antoine. In case you ever need it, I have another video on how to stop another common click, tick or crack sound that's not related to the wheels but to the bicycle. Here's a link to that: ua-cam.com/video/ziQKB5bUIuk/v-deo.html

  • @aaronedgeart
    @aaronedgeart 8 місяців тому +1

    Great recommendations and fixes... thank you!!!

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  8 місяців тому

      You're very welcome Aaron, thanks for watching and letting me know the video was helpful, appreciate it!

  • @Halfdan_mtb
    @Halfdan_mtb 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you so much for the good explanations😁🙏

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  4 місяці тому +1

      @@Halfdan_mtb you’re very welcome. Thanks for watching and the great comment 🙏🚴

  • @jamesgreen2858
    @jamesgreen2858 5 місяців тому +1

    Brilliant thanks!

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  5 місяців тому

      @@jamesgreen2858 my pleasure James, thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @tenrec
    @tenrec Рік тому +3

    Regarding noises caused by the quick-release mechanism: a couple of times I've had it caused by the QR not being fully tightened. I'd check this first because it's so quick and easy.

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  Рік тому +1

      Riding with wheels not fully tightened in the frame is dangerous, tenrec. I'm happy to hear you realized it and tightened them. For anyone reading these comments who doesn't know, the most common QR mistake is to use them like nuts and bolts and screw them tight. That's NOT how a quick release works and if that's how it's tightened it will loosen as you ride, which is not safe. Once you understand QRs they are easy to use correctly, but there's a lot to explain about quick releases and how they work. For full instructions, please read my article: jimlangley.net/wrench/quickreleasesexplained.html

  • @Ohios1Cheesehead
    @Ohios1Cheesehead 2 роки тому +1

    Loose valve stem bolt! Thanks! Was driving me nuts!

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  2 роки тому

      Happy to hear you fixed your noise, Cosmo! Thanks for watching and letting me know!

  • @krishnansrinivasan830
    @krishnansrinivasan830 Рік тому +1

    Awesome & Thanks Sir :)

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  Рік тому +1

      You're very welcome Krishnan. Thanks for watching and commenting, appreciate it!

  • @EchoMeToo
    @EchoMeToo Рік тому +2

    Some hubs bodies are constructed from multiple pieces. You can see a thin line on the body. This is the area that may make noise. Also direct spoke hubs, the interface between the spokes and hubs can make noise. In both case some oil or penetrating oil applied to these areas may help.

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  Рік тому +1

      Thats a good one Echo, thanks a lot for sharing!

  • @JG3amslpy
    @JG3amslpy 8 місяців тому +1

    hi i’ve just got a carrera kraken two days ago and going off curbs i’m hearing a metal clunk sound near the back i think it’ll be dumb to go to the bike store again after just being there so i’ll try do these later they fixed the bike up in the store and thought everything would be fine it has quick release everything pretty much so that might be the problem they’re pretty tight tho so don’t think it’s that but does sound it’s from the wheel so will check good video

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  8 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching and commenting Josh. If it's a new bicycle it should be fully guaranteed and the bike shop would want you to come back and tell them if something like this is going on with the bike.

    • @JG3amslpy
      @JG3amslpy 7 місяців тому +1

      @@JimLangley1 hi just found out it’s the chain and it hasn’t got a clutch on the rear derailleur so i’ll have to install one or get a chain protector/dampener

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  7 місяців тому

      @@JG3amslpy good job figuring out your noise Josh. Yes, all chains can do that, a clutch won't stop it all the time. One simple thing you can do is take an old used bicycle tire inner tube, cut it into a strip and wrap it around the chainstay. That way the chain hits rubber not metal and your paint finish.

    • @JG3amslpy
      @JG3amslpy 7 місяців тому +1

      @@JimLangley1 earned a sub very helpful and replies extremely fast underrated and look forward to other vids later ln

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  7 місяців тому

      @@JG3amslpy thanks a lot Josh, appreciate it!

  • @danlangevin2459
    @danlangevin2459 Рік тому +1

    Thanks. Great video and helpful in my recent self-diagnosis. Brought my road bike into a shop recently. I had a rhythmic ticking noise coming from the front end that I thought was likely a hub bearing issue because it wasn't anything visible on the bike exterior like brake rubbing or something. Anywho, after having the bearings replaced, it didn't resolve the rhythmic noise. After further self-diagnosis (enter your video), it ended up being a sealant bubbling between protective layers on the inside of my panaracer gravel kings, and actually more of a sealant "squish" than a "tick".

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching and commenting Dan, appreciate it. I'm glad you figured out your wheel noise and thank you for sharing it - it's a good one and I'm sure it'll help others out too. 🙏

  • @ingulari3977
    @ingulari3977 3 місяці тому +1

    Great video, thanks.
    I started experiencing clicks/ticks (metallic clicks) when cycling or spinning the rear wheel (a tick per rotation of a wheel, but more observable when pedalling than spinning on a stand). I incorrectly assumed that it is brake rotor touching the pads. But when I found nothing wrong with the rotor, I checked the spokes. To my big surprise quite a lot of them were very loose, especially on one side. I have not addressed that, but I think that might be the cause.

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  3 місяці тому

      @@ingulari3977 you’re very welcome and thanks for watching and commenting 🙏 Loose spokes can definitely make noises that will go away if you tighten them.

  • @TheBrownSys
    @TheBrownSys Рік тому +1

    I had the rim crack issue one time while riding RAGBRAI. It was terrible. Tried to diagnose it but couldn't find it for 2 days. Finally went to a mechanic and he assured me the wheel was out of dish and that had to be the issue. Nope! Went to two more mechs after that. No dice. Finally I was telling a random guy about my problem and he said, "I'll bet your rim is cracking." Sure enough it was cracked really bad on one spoke and had spread to all other drive side spokes. The issue had gotten louder the further we went. Being a heavier guy I ride 36h only now.

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  Рік тому

      Thanks a lot for watching and I appreciate you sharing your cracked rim issue on RAGBRAI very much - that's a quite a story. I'm glad you found it and the wheel didn't break on the ride.

  • @mihaistoescu1039
    @mihaistoescu1039 2 роки тому +1

    EXCELLENT VIDEO!

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  2 роки тому

      Thanks a lot for watching and commenting, Mihai! I'm glad you found the video helpful.

  • @praneethkonduri8239
    @praneethkonduri8239 Рік тому +1

    Great video. I'm a new subscriber now. Thanks for sharing your wisdom

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  Рік тому

      You’re very welcome Praneeth! Thank you for watching, commenting and subscribing, appreciate it a lot!

  • @halfblood5562
    @halfblood5562 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for your tips, great help.

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  2 роки тому +1

      You're very welcome! Thanks a lot for watching, happy to hear the tips helped you out!

  • @anooptiwari2011
    @anooptiwari2011 2 роки тому +1

    Brilliant video , very helpful

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  2 роки тому

      Thanks a lot, Primo, happy you found it helpful! Appreciate you watching and commenting!

  • @anggaom5846
    @anggaom5846 Рік тому +1

    Super nice!!!

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  Рік тому

      Glad you liked the video so much! Thanks for watching and the great comment!

  • @mohdfaixal4299
    @mohdfaixal4299 10 місяців тому +1

    Thank you so much sir 🤘

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  10 місяців тому

      You’re very welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @lemonshire1
    @lemonshire1 Рік тому +1

    Great video, much appreciate

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  Рік тому +1

      My pleasure! Thanks very much for watching and commenting!

  • @terribelbliss9646
    @terribelbliss9646 Рік тому +2

    Hi Jim, I have been plagued with what sounds like clucking noises for a couple years. I took your advice and lubricated the crossing point of the spokes. It seems to have worked but I just did it. I’ll do a thirty mile ride tomorrow to see if it holds up.👍😉

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  Рік тому +1

      I'm happy to hear that lubing the spoke crosses might have worked. If the noise stays away, great. If it comes back it might mean that the spokes need tightening. Spokes can loosen up over time and they're more likely to make noise if they're a little too loose. But hopefully the noise will be gone now.

  • @elvindotnet
    @elvindotnet 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks so much, been tracing an odd click on my rear wheel and its spoke rub !

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching and for letting me know my video helped you find your noise, Elvin, appreciate it!!

  • @spingirl4855
    @spingirl4855 2 роки тому +1

    This is great!

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for watching and the kind words, I'm happy you found it helpful!

  • @dubon07
    @dubon07 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for sharing.

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  Рік тому

      You’re very welcome, thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @sink7
    @sink7 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for all the good work .
    I have a light tickling sound , ONLY when i pedal.
    The sound is tickling once per every complete round petal and it comes from the front cassete .
    My bike is brand new

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  Рік тому +2

      You're very welcome sink7 and thank you for watching and commenting. A quick and easy test for any bike that you can pedal backwards - that's most bikes these days but if you have a bike like a beach cruiser that has a brake operated by pushing backwards on the pedals, you wouldn't be able to backpedal that type of bike. But if you can backpedal your bike, lean it against a wall and sit down on the floor and hold onto the pedal with your hand and turn the pedals backwards and watch and listen. If you can hear the tick doing this you should be able to see what's making the noise.
      A common one is if the bike has a front derailleur and the front derailleur cable is too long and sticking out too far. If the cable is sticking out like that the crankarm can hit it one time on every trip around the pedal circle and make that tick sound. Another thing that can do that is a kickstand but not all bikes have kickstands. If yours does you can check that to make sure the kickstand isn't sticking out too far and hitting the crank. Those are two things you can look for. Also, if you bought the bike from a bike shop they should be happy to help you find and fix the noise for free. Sometimes having a couple people listen you will find a noise a lot quicker because their ears might hear differently than yours and be able to pinpoint it. Good luck. I'm happy to knock around other ideas if you need more. Thanks again!

    • @sink7
      @sink7 Рік тому +1

      @@JimLangley1 Thank you for your quick reply . You r so kind !!!
      Wish you the best .
      Greetings from Greece

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  Рік тому

      @@sink7 you're very welcome!

  • @Dr.HastaSiempre
    @Dr.HastaSiempre 3 місяці тому +2

    what about rubbing spokes sound?

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  3 місяці тому

      @@Dr.HastaSiempre thanks for watching and asking. If you’re asking what can rub the spokes and make a sound, the most common cause of that is a bent derailleur hanger that lets the derailleur barely rub against the spokes in the lowest gear or a rear derailleur that’s adjusted badly and goes too close to the spokes. Fixing the derailleur issue will stop the rubbing sound. Hope this helps.

    • @Dr.HastaSiempre
      @Dr.HastaSiempre 3 місяці тому +1

      @@JimLangley1 Thank you for the fast respond ; my problem is the "creak" sound comes every 1 tour of my back wheel. I took my bike to service twice and the sound is still there. Then i see ua-cam.com/video/SMALlGgVjYE/v-deo.html&ab_channel=BBInfinite video today and it makes sense. I will check my spokes this evening but hte sound and routine checks with the video although my spokes are round, not bladed. Do you have a sollution for that?

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  3 місяці тому +1

      @@Dr.HastaSiempre ​​⁠did you watch this part of my video 4:11 ? That addresses the tick or click noise that rubbing spokes make. But a “creak” is a much louder noise. Can you go around your wheel squeezing the spokes by hand and make the creaking sound? If so you should be able to find the problem.

    • @Dr.HastaSiempre
      @Dr.HastaSiempre 3 місяці тому +1

      @@JimLangley1 hi there Jim, i watched your video and checked my spokes and surprize: no spokes touching another . And that take me back to the start line :)

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  3 місяці тому +1

      @@Dr.HastaSiempre if you’re hearing a “creaking” sound that’s a loud sound. You could try asking someone to listen for it as you ride and they walk next to you. If you can make your bike make the noise they might be able to hear about where it’s coming from. It might a loose wheel or part that moves under pedal pressure. You could have them ride your bike and you could listen too. You’ll find it if you keep looking. Dry parts are apt to make noise and lube usually stops it. Good luck.

  • @miroslavmiljkovic2660
    @miroslavmiljkovic2660 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you very much for helpful information.

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  2 роки тому

      You're very welcome, Miroslav. Thanks a lot for watching and commenting!

  • @randem2348
    @randem2348 Рік тому +1

    Thanks so much!

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  Рік тому

      My pleasure, thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @coinhunterphbyr.pineda2438
    @coinhunterphbyr.pineda2438 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the tips. I already solve the click in front wheel of my bike😁

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  2 роки тому

      You're very welcome, CoinHunter. Thanks for watching. Happy to hear you fixed your noise!

  • @ucdcrush
    @ucdcrush 8 місяців тому +1

    What about worn out hub bearing noise?

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  8 місяців тому

      Yeah, that’s a good one on really poorly maintained wheels with loose bearing hubs. It’s less common now on modern cartridge sealed bearing hubs. Thanks.

  • @thjiwandrlm1991
    @thjiwandrlm1991 Рік тому +5

    Thankyou! 🙏
    I was so frustrated due to this annoying noise, sound of ticking from front wheel. As soon as I come across your video "fixing..." it solved my problem just like a magic, followed all the possibilities and eventually found it was from that metal air valve from the tube. I did the same electric tape and the noise gone.😊😄
    🙏 Thx again Jim.

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  Рік тому +1

      I’m very happy 😊 my video helped you find and fix the noise ThJiwan, thanks so much for watching and letting me know, appreciate it!!

  • @TrkJustin
    @TrkJustin Рік тому +1

    Thank you i found the problem!

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  Рік тому

      That’s great to hear, thanks for letting me know and congrats, great job!

  • @MrUrzua-ps4ib
    @MrUrzua-ps4ib 8 місяців тому +1

    Thanks

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  8 місяців тому

      My pleasure MrUrzua, thank you for watching and commenting!

  • @chuckb4375
    @chuckb4375 3 роки тому +1

    When watching your spoke cross fix, I thought of another truly retro/fad solution - tie and solder! Then at 07:41 I laughed when seeing your front wheel with 3 crosses "tied" (is that duct tape?).
    My ultimate fix for wheel noises is to get old - after decades of wind noise while riding, wheel noises aren't as noticeable so I don't need ear muffs ;-).

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  3 роки тому

      Thanks for watching, Chuck and for mentioning tying and soldering spokes to fix the clicking from the spoke crosses. That's one way to guarantee a wheel won't develop that noise and it's one of the reasons some wheelsmiths still do it. One is Charles Wells of Jet Bicycle Wheels. Here he is on UA-cam showing how he ties the spokes: ua-cam.com/video/Xu-esTutXAU/v-deo.html And here he is soldering the ties: ua-cam.com/video/B4CVc0hM5AU/v-deo.html
      I met Charles at the Handmade Bicycle Show at his booth and later he came to my home shop and gave me a lesson in tying and soldering his way. But the tying and soldering you spotted on the wheel in the video (I wondered if anyone would see that); I did many years ago, probably 1982. Back then I was just trying it out on a few wheels and the tied and soldered crossed spokes in that wheel were a couple of the first experiments. I never got good enough at it to do it for customers, just did it on a few of my wheels.
      I like your "natural" fix for wheel noises ;-) Definitely better than ear muffs! Thanks again!

  • @gtranquilla
    @gtranquilla 2 роки тому +1

    Good info here. My issue with rear wheel with disk brake is clanking when braking. This occurred when I replaced both the pads and the rotor disk with new from Asia……It’s a full hydraulic braking system TRP Flow Shift Control.
    I suspect the disk brake pad dimension tolerance is poor allowing the pads to move slightly.

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  2 роки тому +1

      Hi Graydon, I have only heard positive reviews of TRP brakes. If I were you and I couldn't figure out for sure what's causing the clanking, I would contact TRP and ask for technical help. I bet someone there will be happy to discuss the issue with you and offer some possible solutions. My guess is that you're correct and something's not to spec. I would think that a tech support person at TRP would be able to determine what's needed so that you can get the proper parts and return the brakes to top performance. Here's all their contact info in the USA: Tektro USA
      688 West Amidan Dr
      Bldg 4x Bay 1
      Ogden, UT 84404
      Direct: 1-801-648-7079
      Email: info@trpcycling.com

  • @hua96
    @hua96 2 роки тому +1

    best video ever!

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching and the great comment, hua, appreciate it!

  • @mikeytek
    @mikeytek 8 місяців тому +1

    Dont have my bike woth me but finally realized my noise is coming from my wheel. It only happens when i apply a side to side load such as climbing out of the saddle. I was able to replicate it by turning the wheel at slow speeds but appying pressure. Everhthing tells me its the spone nipples like you sugested here as its a very old dura ace wheelset

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  8 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching mikey. Give lubing the spokes at the crosses a try, that could be the issue. On a very old wheel if it's got a ton of miles on it another thing it might be is the bearings needing to be regreased. Hope this helps.

  • @andreirodriguez7672
    @andreirodriguez7672 Рік тому +1

    Thanks

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  Рік тому

      You're very welcome, Andrei. Thank you for watching and commenting!

  • @barrybkopicz2845
    @barrybkopicz2845 Рік тому +1

    Thanks, had noise coming from rear wheel, after seeing your video I noticed a crack in the rim where the nipple was.

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching and letting me know you found the problem Barry - sorry to hear your rim’s cracked but at least now you know what needs fixing (replace the rim).

    • @barrybkopicz2845
      @barrybkopicz2845 Рік тому +1

      The reason I was watching your video again was after purchasing a new bike I had a similar noise again and feared it was another cracked rim. I figured I would try some of the other suggestions you made. Turned out this time a little oil on the nipples fixed it immediately. Thanks again.😉

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  Рік тому

      @@barrybkopicz2845 that’s great to hear Barry - nice it was that easy. Thanks for letting me know!

  • @rodneyhanson9884
    @rodneyhanson9884 Рік тому +1

    Loose outer race in a cheap steel rear hub, solution: replacement of hub. No idea how this could occur

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching and sharing your wheel noise Rodney, appreciate it. I can see that happening on "cheap" hubs because the cone could have been left loose and it could press in against the bearings as the bike is ridden more and more. It would keep getting tighter and tighter which could cause the pressure to break the hub ball race loose. A proper bearing adjustment would prevent the problem but "cheap" hubs might not get that adjustment.

  • @christopherskoglun2012
    @christopherskoglun2012 4 місяці тому +1

    I’ve watched your videos now and really appreciate your input! Do you have an email I could send a video to and have you give me your opinion on where the click is coming from?

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  4 місяці тому

      @@christopherskoglun2012 thanks for watching and commenting Christopher. Sure, you can send it to jimlangley at gmail. Also be sure to watch my other noise video in the pinned comment at the top. That’s a solution for many clicks and ticks.

  • @jtv7459
    @jtv7459 2 роки тому +1

    Hey can u make tutorial how to Adjust more brake power on mechanical disc brakes

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching, J Tv! It takes me a while to make videos, so to help you now, here's a great video on mechanical discs by my friends Calvin and Truman at Park Tool: ua-cam.com/video/NmqGeLNcVIg/v-deo.html

  • @Creggan_khl
    @Creggan_khl 4 місяці тому +1

    Hi my bikes making a sound like the wheel is rubbing on the frame a scourging noise but it only happens when I put pressure on the back wheel

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  4 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching and the question. If the rear wheel is rubbing only under pressure it’s usually because the rear wheel is partially loose in the frame (like if only one axle nut is tight) or it possibly could be a broken axle too. Check for these things. Good luck.

  • @cameronALR6
    @cameronALR6 11 місяців тому +1

    I have a “tick” noise associated with my right pedal stroke that I have been unable to solve. I’ve swapped pedals/wheels, seatpost/seat, crankset, even tried a different bottom bracket. Three different shops have been unable to help me with it. It seems to happen reliably when pedaling high cadence with low torque or when climbing steep inclines. It’s also louder when it’s warm out and nearly goes away when it’s cold. Any ideas?

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  11 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching and the question cameron. Since changing those components didn't make the noise go away, I would be looking for an issue with the frame or fork. I don't know what you have but if it's a metal frame, I'd look for a cracked dropout or cracked frame tube such as around the bottom bracket area. They can be hard to see if you have one.
      One way to try to find it is to push sideways on the top of the bottom bracket with your foot while someone else with good eyesight holds a flashlight and looks for any tiny crack to open from you putting lateral pressure on the frame, checking first the dropouts and then different frame junctions where the tubes are joined.
      Can you get the bike to make the noise while it's in a trainer or when you're maybe being held up by someone so you can put some pressure on the pedals? If you can do that and another person keeps moving around the bike trying to locate the noise, that's a good way to figure out where it's coming from.
      You can get inexpensive mechanic's stethoscopes like this one amzn.to/3tZJqZ2 With it you if you can get the bike to make the noise, you can listen and figure out where it's coming from. Hope something here helps you find and fix it. I'm happy to try to help more if you can't find it. Good luck!

    • @cameronALR6
      @cameronALR6 11 місяців тому +1

      @@JimLangley1 Thanks for the quick response Jim. I was starting to think it has to be the frame at this point as well. I tried applying lateral pressure to the frame but it didn’t produce the noise. I took the chain off the bike this evening and had someone stand next to it while I sat on the bike and shifted weight onto the pedals like I would if I were riding. We were able to hear the noise very clearly with this method and it sounds strongest right in the middle of the headtube area. I just had the headset bearings serviced so I have a feeling the steerer tube may be the culprit. I’ll be taking it to the shop for a possible warranty claim, so they can pull the whole fork out and inspect it. Hoping they find something. Thanks again

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  11 місяців тому +1

      @@cameronALR6 great job. Headset parts definitely make noise and especially if anything is misassembled or loose in the headset or headset in the frame plus bad bearings make noise too. I hope you’ve found it.

  • @stevekock5271
    @stevekock5271 2 роки тому +1

    Jim, I have a spoke that won't tighten. It just spins, how do I get it to tighten

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching and the question, Steve. There are 2 possibilities: If that spoke is too short to reach the threads inside the nipple, then the nipple will just turn and never catch a thread to start tightening on the spoke. For this problem, you would need to get a slightly longer spoke. The other possibility is that you've run into a defective nipple, one that the factory didn't thread. I've only seen this a few times every hundred wheels I build, so it's uncommon, but it can happen. To fix this, you would replace the defect with a good nipple. Okay? I hope this helps you tighten that spoke.

  • @MatheusGiftN.Hontiveros-u5s
    @MatheusGiftN.Hontiveros-u5s 8 місяців тому +1

    Thank so much! I finally got rid of the annoying clicking sound on my bike! Thank you

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  8 місяців тому

      You're very welcome - happy to hear my tips helped you fix your noise. Thanks a lot for watching and the comment, appreciate it.

  • @fikriilhamfadhillah4467
    @fikriilhamfadhillah4467 Рік тому +1

    Found this but didn't found my noise (sounds like the bearing is loose or smth inside) 😅
    does this means I need to disassembly the hub/freehub? my wheel still using ball-bearing, wondering if this type of noise is common or permanent fix would be change wheels/ hub

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching and the question. Hub ball bearings can make noise if they are dry inside the hub. You would only hear it if the bike is moving very slowly, like if you walk or roll the bike. The noise is a tick, tick, tick as the dry bearings bump into each other. As soon as you ride the bike the bearings won't make the noise. If you can tell me what the noise sounds like (is it a tick, a creak, a crack, etc.?) and when you are hearing it (when pedaling, when coasting, when shifting etc.) I can try to figure out what's making the noise, happy to help.

    • @fikriilhamfadhillah4467
      @fikriilhamfadhillah4467 Рік тому +1

      @@JimLangley1 it is only when pedaling (i try to pedal the bike on stand) or just moving the wheel directly. This issue was showing after I cleaned my chain and cassette though, can this be caused by degreaser that seeps through?
      And the sounds like exactly if a metal ball bumping through each other. It is quite loud and somehow it resonates through the frame (?) idk if my explanation is helping though 😂

    • @fikriilhamfadhillah4467
      @fikriilhamfadhillah4467 Рік тому +1

      Bumping to each other and rolling inside would be the most accurate. Just like if i put a marble or something in a container then roll it.

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  Рік тому

      @@fikriilhamfadhillah4467 yes if the degreaser gets inside the hub it can dissolve the grease and leave the bearings dry inside. To fix this you need to regrease the hub bearings because there's no grease or barely any grease in the hub now and that is bad for the bearings and the hub.There are different types of hubs. But the repair is similar on most. To do this you remove the wheel and remove the parts on only one side of the axle. If you have gears on the wheel like a cassette or freewheel, it's easiest if you remove that too (it may require special tools but they're not too expensive. You can then pull out the axle to be able to access the bearings and the ball races inside the hub. At that point you clean everything and then put grease in the ball races, replace the bearings and reassemble the hub and cassette/freewheel. Hope this helps.

  • @DenkyManner
    @DenkyManner 3 роки тому +2

    I've had a ticking for a long time. Only happens when I'm pedaling and only when the pedals are in a certain position. If I notice it I can stop pedaling for a brief moment to change the sync between whatever parts are causing the sound. I guess that would be between the wheel and the hub. Could be a spoke issue I guess, their relative position to the hub. I put up with it as it's not too loud and hasn't worsened.

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  3 роки тому +3

      Thanks for watching and the comment, DenkyMan. Sounds like a good one. It's possible that a spoke is making that ticking noise only when pedaling. You might be able to find it by having someone get down close to each wheel to listen while you put your foot on the pedal and push to simulate pedaling pressure. Maybe a spoke has loosened and needs tightening.
      I think though, that the noise might be coming from the seatpost area since pedaling loads the seat and post. If you lubricate the seatpost binder bolt and clamp, that's a common thing that ticks when you're pedaling. Another viewer added a comment below about his bike that had this issue.
      Another idea, if you can feel the tick in your foot when you're riding - might sound impossible - but noises can vibrate and you might feel it. If you can, then I think it could be dirt inside the ticking pedal's bearings. Sometimes dirt gets inside and makes a noise and feeling on every pedal stroke. I had this happen on my bike when I rode across the country and it drove me crazy. If that's it, getting some lube inside the pedal that makes the noise might fix it. If you have another set of pedals you could switch the one out that you think is ticking to test this theory. If the tick goes away, it's probably the pedal making the noise. I hope these ideas help you find and fix it. Good luck!

    • @watjewit
      @watjewit 2 роки тому +1

      My god i love youtube. An answer to your problem is always a video away! Thanks for this great helpful video!
      It was the spokes for me, btw!

  • @tolitsdterrible4785
    @tolitsdterrible4785 6 місяців тому +1

    I actually search for this video as I'm having problem with my rear wheel creaking when I'm climbing. I've done almost everything except for the remaining two. Inspecting the quick release and removing the tire and lubing each eyelets and nipples.

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  6 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for watching. Creaking noises usually mean movement between two parts so I think it might be the wheel moving in the frame. Try removing it and greasing the ends of the axle where they touch the frame and also the QR parts that touch. While you have the wheel off check the derailleur hanger to see if there are bolts holding it on and if there are, be sure those bolts are tight. If you don't want to take anything apart you could also do a simpler test and just drip some lube right at the axle/frame interface. Then do a test ride to see if the noise changes. If so, you'll know that that's where the noise is coming from and you can take it apart and fix it with the greasing of the parts. Good luck. I'll be interested to hear if it fixes it.

    • @tolitsdterrible4785
      @tolitsdterrible4785 6 місяців тому +1

      @@JimLangley1
      Thanks a lot for the tips. I plan to perform those procedures one by one as I'm really curious what's really the problem. I'll give you an update as soon as possible. Thanks again. 😊👍

  • @detmer87
    @detmer87 3 роки тому +2

    @1:19 GOT'EEEEMM!!!!!

  • @hartleyhare99
    @hartleyhare99 2 роки тому +1

    Just had a new freehub fitted and when im peddling in a particular gear i can hear a slight clunk sound & doesn't feel smooth

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching and the question, Hartley. The freehub is the mechanism that drives the rear wheel. It has pawls inside that push on a toothed ring. If it's making a clunk sound and doesn't feel smooth there might be a couple of problems: 1) it might not be lubricated sufficiently - sometimes from the manufacturer there isn't enough lube applied. The mechanic who installs it should notice this and apply additional lube; 2) it's not unheard of to have a 'bad' freehub, one that has a small or even large defect inside when it was made. Usually in situations like this the best thing to do is to bring it back to whoever fixed it and tell them the issues you are experiencing. Ask them to test ride the bike so they can feel and hear what you do. If it just needs lubing, that's an easy job. If it needs replacing, since they installed the freehub they should be able to get their money back on the bad one and give you a new properly working one. Okay? I hope this helps you have the problem fixed.

  • @NikolayMolchanov
    @NikolayMolchanov 11 місяців тому +1

    Great video! Unfortunately you did not cover the problem which I recently noticed: my road bike Giant Defy Advanced 2 2018 started to make a sound like "cricket chirps" somewhere from the front wheel. The sound appears when the speed is greater than 30 km/h. It is not stable, sometimes it matches the turn of the front wheel, sometimes it disappears for a while. Could you, please, tell me what this sound can mean? Should I replace the front wheel?

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  11 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for watching Nikolay. Your noise could be from dry wheel bearings. Have you removed the front wheel and felt for dry bearings with your fingers? If the bearings lose their lube they can make noise. They may need fresh lube or maybe replacement. Hope this helps.

    • @NikolayMolchanov
      @NikolayMolchanov 11 місяців тому +1

      @@JimLangley1 Jim, thank you very much! This wheel already made 35635 km, so I think the best and simple solution is to replace it. Right?

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  11 місяців тому +1

      @@NikolayMolchanov wow, nice riding! Yes it could be time for a new wheel but try one before buying as that will prove whether the squeak is from the old wheel.

  • @mihaelstunf5906
    @mihaelstunf5906 Рік тому +1

    It could be also from that usually orange plastic reflector that's on the rim lines.

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  Рік тому

      That’s an interesting one, thank you. But could you please explain a little more what to look for and what the noise sounds like and how you fixed it? Thank you🙏❤️

  • @Imnotplayinganymore
    @Imnotplayinganymore 3 роки тому +1

    I just built my first set of wheels. Went great thanks to your videos. The wheels stayed true through my first ride but the rear wheel is clicking like crazy. I noticed my weave on the drive side is inconsistent. Over, under on some, over, over on others. Is this a possible cause of the clicking?

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  3 роки тому

      Congrats on your first build, John - well done! It’s probably not the weave because the “over” “overs” may not even be touching.
      I think it might be the spokes. They will click if they did not get stress relieved enough during the build. But if so, the clicking should go away after soon, maybe on the next ride.
      However if the spokes are a little loose that could be it, too. Hope this helps you find and stop the clicking.

  • @louireyes5802
    @louireyes5802 3 роки тому +1

    can i use chain lube?

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks for watching and the question, Loui. Yes, chain lube can work. Just be sure to wipe off any excess. You don't want any overspray or drips getting on any braking surfaces or brake pads, either. Thanks again!

  • @georgejordan3868
    @georgejordan3868 7 місяців тому +1

    Hello everyone, what if my wheel makes a clicking sound when its on a free wheel?

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  7 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching and the question George. Freewheels have a mechanism that makes a clicking sound when you are coasting, not pedaling. They're supposed to do that, so it's nothing to worry about. If yours is making a sound when you're pedaling, it might be because the individual cogs have loosened. If that's the case, you would tighten the cogs back the way they were. Hope this is helpful.

  • @uwu-cm2mf
    @uwu-cm2mf 3 місяці тому +1

    Hi , Pls i need reply Asap
    So In my bicycle whenever i do pedal then a noise comes that seems to be coming from rear freewheel
    Even when am pedaling without keeping the wheel on ground then also the noise comes
    In starting there were no sound but then i installed a carrier in back and went on a ride with my lil sis while that ride only this sound began to come
    After that ride i uninstalled the carrier and then when i did cycling for around 10-15 mins the sound went away !
    But yesterday i did the same thats installing carrier and going on ride with lil sis
    Again the sound began to come
    I again uninstalled the carrier after ride
    But this time the sound isnt gone its still coming, i have no idea what to do to get rid of it
    It would mean alot to me if u could tell a solution of it as its happening in my new bicycle that i bought from Amazon a week ago and its frustrating me rnnn

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  3 місяці тому +1

      @@uwu-cm2mf thanks for watching and the question. If your carrier is a rear rack, the noise is probably from a bolt you put in to install the rack on the frame. The right side bolt cannot be too long or it will hit the cassette (gears) and make noise. That’s the first thing I’d check for. Hope this helps.

  • @Gettysburg114th
    @Gettysburg114th 2 роки тому +1

    I have a harmonic noise during freewheeling?

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for watching, Gettysburg114th! Sometimes the bearings inside freewheels will do that. You can try dripping some medium weight oil inside the bearings - just a little. It can take a little close inspection to find where you can drip it to get it to go inside the freewheel and you might have to remove your wheel to get the oil inside. But if you can lube it like that that might quiet the noise or even make it go away. I hope that helps.

  • @Jayant10001
    @Jayant10001 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Jim, great video. Wondering if you could help. I have a folding electric bike and I hear a noise from the back wheel when riding (pedalling and coasting). It is a creak knock noise. (Pin pointed to the back wheel). When the tyre is inflated to pressure the noise it very obvious, but when I release half the tyre pressure the noise goes away. Any ideas of the cause and what I should be trying? Thanks

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching and the question, Jayant. To me a "creak" and a "knock" are very different noises but I'll give you an idea for both. If it's a "creak" like the noise a door hinge on a haunted house makes, you might have a tire issue. Sometimes the metal bead inside the tire can become exposed. If the metal contacts the rim (instead of the tire rubber that's supposed to be covering the metal bead), then you have metal to metal contact and this could potentially make a "creak" noise that changes as the tire pressure changes. To find something like this, you would need to let the air out so that you can very closely inspect the tire bead on both sides looking for any place where you can see exposed metal. If you then put some tape or cloth between the exposed metal on the tire and rim and try the riding again and the noise goes away, you've found the culprit.
      Now a "knock" sound like someone knocking on a door sounds to me like one of the joints of the folding mechanism on your bike might need tightening. You would want to look at the pivots on the bike and if any are held by bolts and nuts maybe these have come a little loose. If so, when you're riding with the tires fully inflated, the ride is harder so that vibrations are felt more through the frame creating the "knock" sound as the two parts of the frame are a little loose and moving. But, with less pressure the tire is soft enough to absorb the vibration and it doesn't reach the frame to make the loose pivot make the "knock" sound.
      Those are a couple of ideas to try. I hope they help you find and silence the noise. I'm happy to knock around other ideas. Thanks again!

  • @DJFace147
    @DJFace147 Рік тому +1

    I had a strange noise rattling and tapping when cycling up hill. Thought it was the pedal or bottom bracket but no just a couple of loose spokes!

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  Рік тому

      That’s a good one. Thanks for watching and sharing your tip Jason.

  • @chuckwalla2967
    @chuckwalla2967 Рік тому +2

    I have this pinging noise whenever going over bumps. The bike shop tells me it's from the disc brake and that it's normal. To me it sounds like it's coming from the spokes but can't find any loose ones. Any ideas?

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching, Chuckwalla. Disc brake rotors can make pinging noises if something's hitting the rotor. If it sounds like it's the spokes you should at least try the lube the crosses step that I show in the video. That might do it and it's a simple thing to try. Let me know if it doesn't work and I'll see if I can suggest something else to try. Good luck!

    • @chuckwalla2967
      @chuckwalla2967 Рік тому +1

      The noise was coming from the disc hitting the pads. I isolated it by gently flicking the disc with a finger which reproduced the noise. It seemed that the disc was too thin and lacked the rigidity for its 180mm size which made it vibrate against the pads.
      While playing with the brake, I contaminated the pads and so replaced the pads even though the bike is brand new, and it amazingly somehow got rid of the noise. My guess is the old pads were maybe not seated properly?

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  Рік тому

      @@chuckwalla2967 great job finding and fixing the noise - well done!! 👏It definitely sounds like something was wrong with the pads since replacing them did the trick. Nice job. Now you can enjoy nice quiet rides again. Appreciate you sharing your solution a lot. It'll help someone else out for sure. Thank you!

  • @legweg5748
    @legweg5748 2 роки тому +1

    I had a clicking noise, only when pedaling, thought it was the bottom bracket, so I installed a new one, still clicking, tried other pedals, still clicking, looked at the seat and seatpost, and on and on... I finally found the problem, it was the derailleur hanger screws that were loose

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching and sharing your bike noise fix, LeGweg - that's a great one and will surely help others. Thank you!!

  • @andrewsharp2703
    @andrewsharp2703 7 місяців тому +1

    Thanks

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  7 місяців тому

      Thanks for making my day Andrew, really appreciate it!

  • @lucasramirez484
    @lucasramirez484 3 місяці тому +1

    Clicking in bottom bracket ! Everytime I rotate my pedal fully there is an infuriating click and vibration from what feels like the inside of bottom bracket. Not sure if there is a loose bearing or what

    • @JimLangley1
      @JimLangley1  3 місяці тому +1

      @@lucasramirez484 thanks for watching and commenting Lucas. If it is the bottom bracket, it could be that’s something’s loose or it could loose. But you might want to watch my other video first because it could something simple to fix. Here’s that video ua-cam.com/video/ziQKB5bUIuk/v-deo.htmlsi=avO_3GLGORg7d2y1