Kell
Veteran
- Location
- High Wycombe/London
Morning all.
Just noticed this morning that my bike is squeaking when I peddle.
At first I thought it was the cranks, or the pedals - especially as it stops when I stop pedaling, but I think I've narrowed it down to the rear hub.
If I lean the bike over to the left, there's a distinct squeaking sound coming from the rear wheel. The brakes aren't rubbing, and no cables are touching anywhere, so I can only assume it's the rear hub.
And indeed, if I rock the bike back and forth with both wheels on the ground, I can hear some grinding.
I've not had a chance to get it up on the workstand as it's only just developed, so as I'll be looking at it at the weekend, I wondered if anyone had tips or videos they've used to make adjustments or if anyone knows whether this is common.
I've not had a SA hub since I had a Raleigh Grifter so I've no idea how to go about making adjustments or servicing it.
Any help would be gratefully received.
PS - it's a 6-speed.
Just noticed this morning that my bike is squeaking when I peddle.
At first I thought it was the cranks, or the pedals - especially as it stops when I stop pedaling, but I think I've narrowed it down to the rear hub.
If I lean the bike over to the left, there's a distinct squeaking sound coming from the rear wheel. The brakes aren't rubbing, and no cables are touching anywhere, so I can only assume it's the rear hub.
And indeed, if I rock the bike back and forth with both wheels on the ground, I can hear some grinding.
I've not had a chance to get it up on the workstand as it's only just developed, so as I'll be looking at it at the weekend, I wondered if anyone had tips or videos they've used to make adjustments or if anyone knows whether this is common.
I've not had a SA hub since I had a Raleigh Grifter so I've no idea how to go about making adjustments or servicing it.
Any help would be gratefully received.
PS - it's a 6-speed.
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