BaGearA Posted July 19, 2017 Share Okay I've got the hub pictured below , built onto a wheel for my cotic this year feb and every now and then it squeked , recently built the same hub over onto my Spez and now the squeaking is out of control . Its LOUD and it sounds like rubber on rubber ( if that makes sense) now everything is different on the spez , derailers, brakes , suspension ect. and its the EXACT same sound just louder and does not stop so don't suggest anything else ( when the bike had 650+ wheels on with different hubs it was dead silent so I'm 99.9% sure its the rear hub) 1 I started by taking off the o-ring on the non- drive side hub cap , still squeaks.2 Then I removed the rubber cover over the outboard bearing of the freewheel , just behind the cassette lock nut , still squeaks.3 Then I removed the seal that seals the prawls and engagement ring on the drive side , still squeaks. Then removed the rotor , still squeaks Am i missing something ???? I'm passed frustrated ...I'm the point of driving over the wheel Edited July 19, 2017 by BaGearA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the nerd Posted July 19, 2017 Share I have the same hub... Doesn't squeak... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaper Posted July 19, 2017 Share Maybe bearings need changing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinnyone Posted July 19, 2017 Share try replacing the bearings themselves...? I have heard bearings squeak even though they are running smooth... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaGearA Posted July 19, 2017 Share I have the same hub... Doesn't squeak...Thank you sooooo much for your helpful post michaelbiker, the nerd and Long Wheel Base 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaGearA Posted July 19, 2017 Share Maybe bearings need changing?all running smooth ( hub was bought new in feb) I'm definitely open to replacing them if all else fails Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnavel Posted July 19, 2017 Share Take your wheel to David Marshall (send him a PM on the Hub)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikebloke Posted July 19, 2017 Share I had similar issue with a similar hub - the outer bearing on the freewheel side is the most exposed to water elements etcit started to deteriorate and squealreplaced it - sorted paarlmtb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paarlmtb Posted July 19, 2017 Share I had the same problem, squeaking that is! My no1 (in the pic above) had worked a bit loose somehow and it was the rubber o ring making initially a small squeak but one that got progressively worse. I greased it lightly and tightened it up it squeaked again briefly before going quiet. No noise for last 3months of singlespeeding. Have you tried greasing up the axle and contact points on the frame, just in case? I empathise, hope you get to the bottom of it soon! "Grit and steel" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droo Posted July 19, 2017 Share Make sure all your spacers are in the right order and the axle isn't cracked. Cos these things break axles. A lot. Reassemble, loctite blue on the endcap threads, and tighten properly. If that doesn't work, take it to Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irshaadmayet Posted July 19, 2017 Share Had the same thing . Brought out my grease a d put it everywhere , especially in the tight gaps where probably only a fingernail goes through . The hub stopped squeaking after . Goodluck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaGearA Posted July 19, 2017 Share note to self don't just wiggle the bearing fully rotate ( duhh *facepalms) The inboard bearing in the freewheel has a ball the looks cracked/ chipped and i can lightly feel it when rotating. Since I moered them out with a hammer and punch I'll replace both tomorrow morning and report back. shaper, the nerd, Riaan373 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaGearA Posted July 20, 2017 Share New bearings in free wheel and bike is dead silent. freaks me out that something so small can make such a loud noise Bomberman and shaper 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaper Posted July 20, 2017 Share New bearings in free wheel and bike is dead silent. freaks me out that something so small can make such a loud noise Glad you found it. If there is a squeak that I cannot locate easily, then I always consider the bearings first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnavel Posted July 20, 2017 Share New bearings in free wheel and bike is dead silent. freaks me out that something so small can make such a loud noise It's always the smallest issues that make the most noise. It's a real art to keep an entire bike squeak free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now