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Questions tagged [noise]

Questions referring to the cause and cessation of creaks, squeaks and other abnormal bike noises

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What could cause this knocking sound when pedaling? (see video)

The sound stops when I don't pedal. It is most bizarre, like someone tapping lightly on the frame with a hammer, as you can see/hear here: I took it to the bike shop and they tightened the bottom bracket, but that didn't fix it. The noise only…
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What may be the cause of a loud noise when riding?

For a fortnight I hear noise from my bike. The sound appears to originate somewhere aft. The bike in question is a disc brake equipped cyclo-cross bike (Merida CX600). Overall weight of bike, rider, and load is a little under 100kg. I shall describe…
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Bike creaking when pedaling hard

I bought my bike just 2 weeks ago and I always hear a creaking noise coming from the bottom bracket area. I can hear it only when I press hard on the right pedal on the downstroke. It sounds like a repeated metallic click, if that does make any…
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How can I diagnose a consistent high pitch noise that matches my cadence?

I've been cycling on my Trek Emonda S4 for about 530 km so far and I've noticed a high-pitched but quiet sound while I'm out. It increases in volume and pitch as I increase my cadence. I'm concerned I could be doing some damage to it. The crankset…
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Rattling Brake Lever

I have a gravel bike with drop bars and combo brake/shifter levers. It's only about a year old, but at some point in the last year the right brake lever started rattling if I'm not holding it. It's not bad on smooth pavement but on rougher…
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Carbon Bianchi Road bike making vibrating/rubbing noise when descending

My Bianchi Road bike is having a very strange issue, almost every time I am descending especially down a steep hill it starts to make a really loud rubbing/vibrating sort of noise yet as soon as I start peddling the noise stops. But if I stop…
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What's Wrong With My Bike? Squeaking or Squealing Noises?

I made a video of it so hopefully someone will watch it and help me out.
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Loud metal sound when not pedaling

I have a very simple city bike. I have neglected it outside for a while to a level I had to take it to a repair shop manually because of a blown tire. At the shop the tire was changed and the breaks readjusted. But now when I am riding it I have a…
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Tick sound develops after riding 5-10 min

I have a single tick sound that occurs when pressure is applied to the right pedal while riding, but it’s not audible until 5-10 minutes into a ride. Any ideas what could cause the time delay?
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Irregular whirring sound from bicycle

I’m not sure if this is the right place to ask - I’m just a casual bicycle rider and I only use my bike to commute. I bought one of the cheapest bicycles I could find ($170) and I’ve been using it regularly for the past month or so. Today, I rode…
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Metallic vibration sound while cornering - hybrid/CX tires

I ride a Surly Cross Check with stock everything. When I take a corner quickly on asphalt, I hear what sounds like metal vibrating, seemingly coming from the area of my front wheel. I'm used to hearing buzzing from knobby mountain bike tires in the…
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Bicycle noise when pedaling

When I pedal my bike, it make a very loud noise. I put a video so you can hear what it sound like: https://streamable.com/e5jl8 Further info: I tried all these steps to try to fix the problem and nothing worked: degreased the chain with a…
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