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Squeaking noise when pedalling

veganrun · 2017-06-07 08:46:14

My bike has developed a slight squeaking noise when I am pedalling after changing gear. It started after I took the back wheel off and put it back on. The squeaking seems to go away after I've been pedalling for a while or changed gear a couple of times. Does the chain need greasing or something? The bike is only a few…

07-06-2017 8:46am

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veganrun

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My bike has developed a slight squeaking noise when I am pedalling after changing gear. It started after I took the back wheel off and put it back on. The squeaking seems to go away after I've been pedalling for a while or changed gear a couple of times.

Does the chain need greasing or something? The bike is only a few months old. I'm wondering if the chain maybe did seat quite correctly?

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#2 07-06-2017 10:10am

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If you've been using the bike regularly then you should be oiling the chain every week or two to keep it properly lubricated. You should also clean and lubricate the rear derailleur and jockey wheels as it may be them that are squeaking.

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