Author Topic: Funky Noise In Rear Wheel (Read 2634 times)

Vidrazor · « **on:** June 05, 2006, 12:37:28 AM »

I had my bike at the shop the other day, and they adjusted my chain tension among other things. However, I've noticed a grinding-type noise coming from my rear wheel and I'm not sure what it could be.

At first I thought it was the chain rubbing on the chainguard and didn't think too much of it, but it appears to be coming from the axle. Could the axle bolts be too tight?

I rode out to meet someone about 30 miles out, and when I got there I smelled something burning. I rode it back and parked it, but I don't know if I may have screwed something up. I didn't smell anything on my return trip, but the grind is still there.

Any thoughts?

BrianM · « **Reply #1 on:** June 05, 2006, 12:44:16 AM »

Wheel bearings are toast.... don't ride it again (seriously, they can lock up at ANY time!) before getting them fixed.

Simple enough to do if you're a hands-on kinda person, and not really all that expensive if you pay someone else to take care of your ride.

Vidrazor · « **Reply #2 on:** June 05, 2006, 02:23:46 PM »

Yeah, that's what I unfortunately suspected. What I don't understand is why it happened after the chain was adjusted. I don't remember hearing when I brought it there. Perhaps the chain tension adjustment is enough to bring out the roasted bearings?

Red01 · « **Reply #3 on:** June 05, 2006, 03:11:41 PM »

A bad, or even dry, chain will make grinding noises, too.
Always start with the simple stuff first. Lube up the chain and see if the sound lessens or goes away.

greatmoorred · « **Reply #4 on:** June 05, 2006, 03:15:50 PM »

I was just about to post the same problem.
So its pretty dangerous to ride then ?

Vidrazor · « **Reply #5 on:** June 07, 2006, 02:26:42 AM »

>>A bad, or even dry, chain will make grinding noises, too.<<

Or a dirty tight one.

New chain and sprockets this week anyway...

greatmoorred · « **Reply #6 on:** June 13, 2006, 03:12:15 PM »

Well i took my bike in for new rear bearings. And boy did it need them. The mechanic showed me the old one and i assume it was the original, which would make it 13 years old !!
I dont think it had seem any lube for 12 of them

Anyway, it now feels better in tight turns and i feel better knowing its got nice shiny new bearings in.