Subject: Re: clarification - clack sound from (apparently) my front wheel Posted by: nate on December 15, 2003 at 19:38:48: In Reply to: Re: clarification - clack sound from (apparently) my front wheel posted by kike on December 15, 2003 at 02:13:51:

Message: >>It happens when I stand while climbing. I hear this "clack clack" with every pedal stroke. Interestingly, it used to happen with my previous bike which had vuelta typhon wheels (very crappy) and I thought it was coming from the spokes touching. I use to lube the point where the spokes crossed and touched, and that really didn't solve the problem but I kept doing it. Now, though, I have a Trek 2200 with Bontrager Select tires and the spokes don't cross nor touch. So, where is the sound coming from?? Is it the hub? Friction with the hub and fork? Any help would be appreciated. > >I forgot to mention that the spoke tension seems to be just fine. It's not that a sopke is about to brake (and my teeth with it). If it's definitely coming from the front wheel, then my first guess is that it's a loose spoke-mounted reflector. Front hubs are hardly ever responsible for any kind of noise. Take the wheel off the bike and spin the axle: if it feels nice and smooth, it should be fine. If it's rough or tight, overhaul it. Sometimes bent metal dust seals will make a small noise, but it doesn't sound like that's whats going on here. You should probably take a look at the spoke holes on the rim and hub to make sure no cracks are forming anywhere.