Cycling for sports purposes tends to increase sharply. Many people are interested in this very beneficial sport. Although people use bicycles a lot, perhaps not everyone takes good care of their bicycles or maintains them periodically. A long time, the bike suddenly made a strange sound that made everyone confused and did not know how to handle it. When bicycles make strange sounds such as squeak or clack. They not only cause annoying noise but also show the "disease" of the bicycle.
Bicycle noises can be difficult to identify. So finding them is very difficult. Try to focus on listening so you can locate the sound. Once you have determined exactly where the sounds are coming from and their sounds. Let's follow Asama's article below to compare and eliminate these annoying noises.
Repair The Sounds From The Chain
The sound came from the chain. You hear a “squeaky” sound and the bike feels quite heavy. They need to be cleaned and lubricated. Do this by removing dirt from the chain and drying it with a clean cloth. Then you add a few drops of oil and rotate until the oil penetrates the chain. If you accidentally drop too much oil, blot the excess oil with a cloth to avoid sticking to other parts as well as limit dust accumulation.
In addition, the chain can also make noise when the links are stretched and sagged. This is also the main cause of the chain slip problem, which is very annoying while cycling. Removing splices is a breeze with a chain repair kit. This little tool allows you to fix the chain anywhere and you can completely cut a few links and reassemble the chain without difficulty.
Repair The Sound Of Chain Shifting.
For a sportbike with a long-term, every time a gear shift is a small squeak from the chain is heard. This sound may occur when it bounces on the discs. To fix this, you adjust the tension of the cable running from the shifter to the rear thread. Specifically, try turning the knob about ¼ turn. Turn the adjuster clockwise if you want the chain to move to the small gear. Turn counterclockwise if moving to a larger gear. Note, parallel to the adjustment, turn the chain forward. The chain should not be left stationary, nor should the chain be turned upside down.
In Asama bicycles, the adjustment knob is usually designed right on the handlebar. In some other bike brands, it may be located near the rear hub. Check out these two locations.
Repair The Sound From The Brake Pads.
The sound emitted by the brakes must be very uncomfortable. First, you check if the wheel is mounted in the correct position or not. Make sure your wheels are in the right place between the front fork and between the rear frame of the bike. Next is to determine the type of brake of the bike. Bicycles have rim brakes, you should observe the rim and brake pads. You readjust the wheels if they have uneven friction. As for disc brakes, you compare the rotor and brake pads. If you find them rubbing or the rotor is bent, the wheel needs to be reassembled. If the wheel is misaligned, it will collide and cause a squeal.
In case the wheel position is correctly mounted, but the brakes still sound. Check the brake moving joints, they need to be cleaned and lubricated.
Repair The Sound Of The Front Fork.
If the front fork makes an annoying sound, it can affect your trip. Because the front fork is almost directly connected to the bicycle wheel. You will have a hard time handling a rigid or distorted bike, they are quite unsafe. The cause may be the shock absorber has been distorted, the spring is rusty, rubbing against the sleeve and cylinder body. For bikes that may be worn, dry or heavier, the hydraulic cylinder has been bent due to impact or strong vibration. To eliminate the above problems, you need to remove the shock absorber, check everything and re-adjust the fork lock to a certain position. This work is quite complicated. If you can't handle it yourself, you can take it to a reputable repair shop to avoid swapping the bike's genuine forks.
Fix The Sound From The Rear Fork Of A Mountain Bike.
The rear suspension of the mountain bike with multiple axles can make a sound when they are loose, dry, or old. To fix this problem, make sure the shock absorber latches tightly by using an appropriately sized hex wrench. Tighten the screws to the manufacturer's recommended specifications. At the same time, you use specialized lubricants for shock absorbers, small into the joints between the crankshaft and the frame. Check again by grasping the shaft of the shaft and swaying. If you do not dare to tighten or lubricate yourself, go to a bicycle repair shop for assistance.
Above are 5 locations that often make strange noises on the bike. Hope you can find the cause and how to fix it using Asama's article. Not only stopping here, but Asama will also point out 6 more positions of bicycles that can make noise next time. These five positions are equally important. Readers with Asama look forward to part 2 of "Bicycles emitting strange sounds?".