OMG!! Is My Wheel Bent??

[Veronica]

Tonight I was riding and I began to hear a scraping noise...

And just how long did you ride with the scraping noise? If your bike is making unusual noises that's a good indicator you should stop and check things out. Eventually you'll figure out what various noises are... like I know the click my bike makes when the drive train needs cleaning.

Veronica

[Juliegoddess]

And just how long did you ride with the scraping noise? If your bike is making unusual noises that's a good indicator you should stop and check things out. Eventually you'll figure out what various noises are... like I know the click my bike makes when the drive train needs cleaning.

Veronica

Just yesterday...in fact, I THINK the whole thing happened just yesterday. My cell phone slid out of my little bag under my saddle. I heard quite a clatter, and I bet that's what broke the spoke. Could have thrown off the whole tire...well, I am certain that it DID! Yes, I always listen carefully to my bike. I know it won't always be perfect, but it's brand spankin' new, so I want it to stay as close to perfect as it can, for as long as it can!

[Veronica]

How long did you ride yesterday with it making a funny noise, before you investigated what could be causing the noise? 10 minutes, twenty minutes, ... 3 hours? Some noise makers should not be ignored during a ride.

Veronica

[Juliegoddess]

How long did you ride yesterday with it making a funny noise, before you investigated what could be causing the noise? 10 minutes, twenty minutes, ... 3 hours? Some noise makers should not be ignored during a ride.

Veronica

It was a very slight rubbing noise. I noticed it after about ten minutes, I believe. The bike is so quiet that it alarmed me to hear anything! It's all fixed though. LBS repair guy said it was nothing at all to true it up. they gave me lots of good advice for keeping my tires filled, etc.

[Juliegoddess]

Since you mentioned you are going to get a new pump, I'd make them show me how to use it. Then try it yourself with them standing there. Try a couple of different pump models. You'd be surprised what a difference spending an extra 20 dollars can make.

Oh I agree! I am such a dunce when it comes to filling tires, air pressure, etc. And now I have these new teensie tires...with presta valves! I NEED lessons!