LeftieBiker
100 kW
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- Nov 5, 2012
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I've had this bike about 9 months, now. It has a Shimano Acera 8 speed, with a Das Kit 500 watt geared rear hub. Since it was new I've noticed that the freewheel will sometimes CLANK more loudly when engaged than my other bikes, but it is worse this Spring. I put it up on the stand last night, to make sure the derailleur was working properly, and it is. I lubed the chain and derailleur while I was at it. The noise is pretty clearly coming from the freewheel, but it is only happening on engagement - no slipping or juddering under load. I'm not in great health, so it's possible that I'm not keeping absolutely constant pressure on the pedals, but this has never been a problem before...
So, any similar experiences? Any suggestions to smooth it out? The bike is under warranty for another three months, and I'm also wondering if there is little or no grease in there...
So, any similar experiences? Any suggestions to smooth it out? The bike is under warranty for another three months, and I'm also wondering if there is little or no grease in there...