noisy gearing

[DebW]

Worn drivetrain parts can make things noisier. How old are your chain and cassette? You should know that the cross-over gears will always be noisier than gears which keep the chain in more of a straight line. But the non-crossover gears should be pretty quiet, and if they are not you need a better mechanic. Scraping noises usually come from the front derailleur, and dinging or chattering noises from the rear. If you think the noises are coming from the rear cluster, it's probably just that the rear derailleur isn't adjusted properly and the chain is not perfectly centered over the cogs in many of the gears. This is an easy adjustment.

[PAFreckles]

Thanks for the info. The noise is definitely when using the extreme gears and the chain is not straight. I have noticed that if i use a soft touch on the front shifter a second time (must be trim??) that the chain is in a better position and quieter.

Am in the process of looking for a new mechanic. Now I will be better able to discuss the problem and hopefully have it resolved.

Thanks. I enjoy all the great threads in this group.

[RoadRaven]

I read snippets of this thread out to my partner and son...

My partners suggestion?

"She needs a new bike"



License to shop... Good luck Freckles, hope you get it sorted one way or another!

[guest1]

Here's my 2 cents worth: as women, we seem to rely on bike mechanics more than men, which is OK but when it comes to simple stuff we really need to be more empowered to know what is going on and how to fix it. In this case, you don't need a new mechanic or a new bike but just new knowledge -- all bikes flex when you ride them, it is how they are made. That is why a chain can be perfectly quiet on a stand but rub a bit when riding. When riding watch where it rubs -- front or back -- and at what gears. Can you trim to fix? Did you cross chain? If not, learn which adjustment screw works for high and low gears on both your front and back deraillluer and how to adjust them. Take a small screw driver with you when you ride and using your adjustment screw knowledge, turn the correct screw the correct way (usually no more than a quarter turn) and you have mechanically and independently fixed your bike!!

[PAFreckles]

us__wr Thank you that is the best advice. i have the screwdriver now i need to get acquainted with the settings.