I have sqeaky bicycle wheels… are those the hubbs? and How do I fix the problem. What can I use?I?
So I bought a new Specialized FSR XC bike with disc breaks, and I've taken the bike in for a tune up adjustment but after hauling the bike to the midwest in the back of a truck the wheels are now squeaking. When I ride, they don't squeak, its just when it's being pushed at about walking speed. It's an annoying sound especially because I know how much I paid for the bike. And while I'm asking this question: what other parts should I be keeping oiled and or maintaining? Thanks!
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March 11th, 2010 at 12:17 pm
I’d put my money on the disc brakes being just slightly off. . .
If it is just while you are walking, it is not the drivetrain, but this needs to be oiled/lubed regularly. I recommend a lube engineered for bike drivetrains – different kinds for different riding styles.
It could be that your disc is rubbing slightly. If so, sometimes at very low speeds it will squeak, but not when it is spinning faster. In this case, I would get it adjusted. You can usually tell by holding something white on the other side of the brake caliper and looking for a slight gap between the rotor and pads. Also check the rotor for a warp. . . if you look at a rotor the wrong way they can warp.
I can’t imagine it is your hubs. If the bike is fairly new, the grease in there should be fine, and even if it was dirty in there, it usually doesn’t cause a squeak.
EDIT*** Don’t know if I need to say it but NEVER get any type of lube whatsoever on the discs. . . . EVER!
EDIT*** “aznfatnerd” – are you talking about the dust covers for the hubs??
March 11th, 2010 at 12:53 pm
try oil mate it may work if not take to shop!!!
March 11th, 2010 at 1:15 pm
Any time left on the warrenty? Tri-Flow Super Lubricant may help.
March 11th, 2010 at 1:19 pm
I have the same exact problem. I figured out how to fix it. Here’s what happens. There is this little rubber thing that separates the wheel from the fork (or frame for the rear wheel). There are 2 on the front wheel, one on each side. There is one on the left side of the rear wheel. When the wheel turns, the rubber thing does not move, but the wheel rotates. This causes the wheel to rub against the rubber, sometimes causing a squeak. This explains why it squeaks when you are going slow but doesn’t when you are going faster. It is minor, so you do not have to fix it if you do not want to because it won’t affect your biking. If you want to fix it because it’s getting very annoying (like i did), first find out which wheel it is by spinning them slowly. Put a drop of lube on the part where the rubber thing touches the wheel, but be VERY careful. DON’T GET ANY ON THE DISC WHERE THE CALIPERS GRAB ON TO IT! This will mess up your brakes and you will need to replace the brake pads. Also, never use WD40 on your bike. It’s not a lube. It will attract dirt and create gunk that is even worse than before you lubed it. Use a bicycle specific lube. If you have no idea what I am talking about, give me your email so I can send you some pictures.
Update: Hey ct, I don’t know what a hub dust cover is, but it probably is what I am talking about. There is a diagram on this site below, and what I am talking about is the rubber cover it points out. http://www. branfordbike. com/hub/hub12. html
March 11th, 2010 at 1:27 pm
This might sound nuts, but for lubrication I found the best is Car Transmission fluid. Works on squeaky car/House door hinges and great on bikes!