Noisy drivetrain driving me Insane

[Jurgens Smit]

Hubbers I need your help.

 

I washed my bike 2 weekends ago (16th), after the wash and lube I've done 4indoor trainer rides and 2 outdoor rides. The drivetrain is already noisy.

 

I have reapplied some lube and then its quiet for 2 or 3 rides then it starts again.

 

To clean it I used some sunlight liquid and scrubbed it with a bottle cleaner brush.

 

I use squirt lube.

 

What advise do you guys have for me?

[Jurgens Smit]

New Chain was bought in April, and New chainrings beginning of July. Only old parts are cassette and derailleur wheels

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Remove chain, soak in turps or methylated spirits. Jiggle around a bit before leaving it, and jiggle it again every so often. Carb cleaner also works, as does diesel.

 

Remove from container, and let dry by hanging it by a single link. Then lube.

 

The sunlight & lube attracts dirt particles. Also - when you lube, wipe off the excess.  

[fanievb]

.... wipe off the excess.  

 

 

not with squirt

 

the secret is to get the "sweet spot" 

[fanievb]

New Chain was bought in April, and New chainrings beginning of July. Only old parts are cassette and derailleur wheels

 

is the noise a new thing or only since you replaced the chain and chainrings?

 

 

[Jurgens Smit]

is the noise a new thing or only since you replaced the chain and chainrings?

 

 

My lbs gave it a wash and lube when they put on the new chainrings. After 2 rides it was noisy. The chainrings are the rotor noQ aero rings

[BDF]

is the noise a new thing or only since you replaced the chain and chainrings?

 

 

Also, what kind of noise is it?

[Jurgens Smit]

Remove chain, soak in turps or methylated spirits. Jiggle around a bit before leaving it, and jiggle it again every so often. Carb cleaner also works, as does diesel.

 

Remove from container, and let dry by hanging it by a single link. Then lube.

 

The sunlight & lube attracts dirt particles. Also - when you lube, wipe off the excess.  

Thanks Man! Will try this weekend.

 

Will the carb cleaner be safe to use on the derailleur wheel as well, because it seems the lube builds up there.

[Jurgens Smit]

Also, what kind of noise is it?

If you spin the cranks its a grrrrr sound, but it happens in every gear. No chain rub

[BDF]

If you spin the cranks its a grrrrr sound, but it happens in every gear. No chain rub

Check the distance between the top jockey wheel and the cluster. It almost sounds like that gap is too small.

[dirtypot]

Check the distance between the top jockey wheel and the cluster. It almost sounds like that gap is too small.

 

That would only be an issue in the highest gear, not every gear as the OP is saying.

[Jurgens Smit]

Check the distance between the top jockey wheel and the cluster. It almost sounds like that gap is too small.

Will check this evening. What should the gap be?

 

If it is this, how do you adjust the spacing?

[dirtypot]

Is the chain threaded though the RD correctly?  You wouldn't believe how many times I've seen the chain threaded on the wrong side of the little tab that's between the two pulley wheels.

[dirtypot]

If it is this, how do you adjust the spacing?

 

With the B screw.

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Thanks Man! Will try this weekend.

 

Will the carb cleaner be safe to use on the derailleur wheel as well, because it seems the lube builds up there.

If you do, then you'll need to repack the bearings with grease as it'll remove that with the grit. Jockeys should just get a wipe to remove gunk. Not a degrease

[BDF]

Will check this evening. What should the gap be?

 

If it is this, how do you adjust the spacing?

2-3mm in the lowst gear (biggest cog on the back)

 

There is a screw where the derailleur attaches to the hanger. That changes the angle of dangle so to speak.

 

Is the front derailleur binding against the chain at all?