Servicing jockey wheels

[Andy_G]

My domane has now done 1600 miles and ive had a basic service(adjustments) done, and ive just noticed that my jockey wheel is squeeking a bit.
I oil the chain every 2/3 days and about 150 miles ago i put a new chain on(dura ace).

Can anyone point out the best way to service it myself, only because my LBS done more bad than good on the service, and i dont trust them.

 

[ianrauk]

There's really nothing too them.
Take off chain. Use Allen key to take apart jockey wheel holder, there are 2 screws, one each side.
Take out wheels and clean... simples.

 

[Andy_G]

There's really nothing too them.
Take off chain. Use Allen key to take apart jockey wheel holder, there are 2 screws, one each side.
Take out wheels and clean... simples.

Blimey... that akes a change.

Cheers mate

 

[ianrauk]

Blimey... that akes a change.

Cheers mate

Just remember which one goes where.
The top one has more side to side movement for the gear changes.

 

[Andy_G]

Oh ok, and normal chain lube is ok or maybe Teflon grease. ?

 

[ianrauk]

Oh ok, and normal chain lube is ok or maybe Teflon grease. ?

I use grease in the Jockey wheel brushes.

 

[Andy_G]

Cool, cheers matey.

 

[ianrauk]

No probs. Let us know how you got on.

Try get yourself a copy of Zinn and the art of Road Bike Maintenance.
Great resource book.

 

[Andy_G]

Will do, and i just have lol.
Gotta love Amazon

 

[ianrauk]

Will do, and i just have lol.
Gotta love Amazon

Nice one. You won't regret buying the book.
Have a good old gander and get fettling.
It's how I learnt.

 

[Andy_G]

I cleaned and regreased the jockeys and i cant feel any difference, but at least its been done.
One other thing i have a buzzing sound from the rear mech area whilst pedalling.

Any ideas.
Thx

 

[ianrauk]

I cleaned and regreased the jockeys and i cant feel any difference, but at least its been done.
One other thing i have a buzzing sound from the rear mech area whilst pedalling.

Any ideas.
Thx

The gears probably just need tweaking

 

[BSRU]

I just replaced mine with some Tacx ceramic jockey wheels and then serviced the originals(now spares) at my leisure.

 

[the_mikey]

I clean the jockey wheels and bearings, then re-grease the whole lot, re-assemble and index the gears.