Clicking on rear wheel - how to correct

darrenheaphy · 06-01-2018 12:31am #1

I recently bought the Cube Attain, the back wheel when free wheeling has a loud clicking noise. It’s particularly loud, becomes a whine. It occurs after a very small rotation of, say, 5 degrees. I assume it’s a ball bearing or something. Video attached of the issue. Any recommendations?

T-Maxx · 06-01-2018 8:53am

Keep pedalling.

Fighting Tao · 06-01-2018 9:05am

I have a cube with magic akaium wheels that have a relatively loud free wheel. It was like that since bought new and is not a problem.. My Trek with Bontrager wheels doesn’t make a sound.

Wishbone Ash · 06-01-2018 1:09pm

darrenheaphy wrote: »

.. Video attached?..

No video showing for me.

darrenheaphy · 12-01-2018 9:20am

Oops, video on YouTube here

https://youtu.be/1Dl6oiOtnu8

If it’s by design so be it, I just kee pedalling

but not having had a road bike before I’m not sure if it’s a ‘normal’ click or indicative of something else that needs correction

seamus · 12-01-2018 9:38am

Just sounds like a loud freewheel to me.

There are those who worship at the altar of loud freewheels, believing it to be indicative of quality and craftsmanship.

If the sound changes you might have an issue. A quiet freewheel that becomes loud needs lubrication. A loud freewheel that becomes quiet needs cleaning.

darrenheaphy · 12-01-2018 12:27pm

seamus wrote: »

Just sounds like a loud freewheel to me.

There are those who worship at the altar of loud freewheels, believing it to be indicative of quality and craftsmanship.

If the sound changes you might have an issue. A quiet freewheel that becomes loud needs lubrication. A loud freewheel that becomes quiet needs cleaning.

Fair enough. Thanks Seamus and all

Clicking on rear wheel - how to correct

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