Why does my bike make noise when coasting?
It lets the wheel turn without the cassette (the gears in the back) turning. Noises that appear only when coasting are usually related to the freewheel, though sometimes they can be from elsewhere, but are masked by other sounds when you’re pedaling.
Should a freewheel have play?
A correctly fitted freehub or cassette should have no play in them.
Why do some bike hubs click?
What’s that clicking sound? That clicking sound is the pawls as they run across each ratchet tooth, sort of like a tiny Wheel of Fortune wheel. The pawls thread onto the hub body and spin whenever the bike is moving. The ratchet fits over the pawls.
How do you silence freehub?
How to Quiet a Noisy Freehub
- Remove the rear wheel from the bike.
- Remove the cassette from the wheel.
- Remove the quick release axle from the wheel, and insert hex keys into the two opposing axle end caps.
- Unscrew and remove the axle end cap on the cassette side.
- Slide the freehub body off the hub.
What makes the clicking noise on a MTB?
A clicking noise often comes from your chain wanting to jump up or down a gear on the rear cassette. This can typically be fixed by adjusting the tension of the cable that runs from your shifter to your rear derailleur. The clicking could be caused by a bent derailleur hanger.
Should a freewheel wobble?
Some “wobble” is normal, some is not. If you have a freehub I would not expect wobbling of the cogs while pedalling. It seems to be predominately (on a quality set-up) due to bearing wear in the freewheel from my experience. Of course my freewheels are all 20 years or more older than my freehub wheels.
How do you fix a clicking sound on a bike?
A clicking noise often comes from your chain wanting to jump up or down a gear on the rear cassette. This can typically be fixed by adjusting the tension of the cable that runs from your shifter to your rear derailleur.
Why does my bike creak when I pedal hard?
The most common cause of creaking is the crank being loose on the spindle. Remove the crank bolts, lubricate the threads and under the bolt head, and reinstall. Tighten the bolts to the manufacturer recommended torque. Use a torque wrench if possible.
Why is freehub loud?
Loudness in the freehub/freebody is usually due to the very light oil used to lubricate the inner parts. Thicker oil can be used to lessen the noise and even grease in some cases, but it’s high viscosity is pointed at for not being so efficient.