What could be the i...
 

[Closed] What could be the issue?

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On my new bmx, I get a rubbing sound when free wheeling. However this only occurs at certain points of the hub/cassette (not sure where it's coming from).

If it happens and I move the cranks round slightly it goes away, but if I move them back to the original position the noise comes back.

I've never had this issue on a single speed before so all advice is appreciated.

I have emailed CRC to let them know, but if I can do a quick fix I'd rather that.


 
Posted : 25/02/2016 3:07 pm
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What BMX did you go for? No idea about the noise I'm afraid though.


 
Posted : 25/02/2016 3:17 pm
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Chain too tight? I dunno, could be anything.


 
Posted : 25/02/2016 3:28 pm
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Lol I got a Stolen Saint. It rides ace, it's just this annoying thing.


 
Posted : 25/02/2016 3:28 pm
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My first guess would be the chain is too tight.


 
Posted : 25/02/2016 3:35 pm
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The chain doesn't feel that tight to me (similar tension as what I run my SS at)


 
Posted : 25/02/2016 3:38 pm
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Sure its not your trousers rubbing the tyre???


 
Posted : 25/02/2016 7:38 pm
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Had it up on the bike stand. Looks like at a certain point on the cassette it's ratcheting forward when free wheeling forwards and does similar when going backwards. It does it even if the chain is slack.


 
Posted : 25/02/2016 9:09 pm
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Looks like the rear hub is knackered!! Also the front hub has become loose Not impressed on a new bike! CRC warranty do your thing!!!


 
Posted : 03/03/2016 11:21 am