04-24-2022, 06:32 PM
Definitely sounds like a bottom bracket issue to me.
Note that it could also be the rear hub, but only the same problem.
Everything needs taken apart, re-greased, and put back together.
I wouldn't even recommend just trying to re-tighten anything. Bikes are very high maintenance and need to be overhauled and re-greased every three months or so. If you have a sealed bottom bracket, it needs to be replaced every 2 years typically.
Get some WD40. Spray one thing at a time and test the noise. Start with the pedals, then spray the bottom bracket, then spray the rear derailleur, then spray the rear hub. Maybe it can give you some better insight on what the primary source is if you're on a budget and can't overhaul the whole thing yourself.
Note that it could also be the rear hub, but only the same problem.
Everything needs taken apart, re-greased, and put back together.
I wouldn't even recommend just trying to re-tighten anything. Bikes are very high maintenance and need to be overhauled and re-greased every three months or so. If you have a sealed bottom bracket, it needs to be replaced every 2 years typically.
Get some WD40. Spray one thing at a time and test the noise. Start with the pedals, then spray the bottom bracket, then spray the rear derailleur, then spray the rear hub. Maybe it can give you some better insight on what the primary source is if you're on a budget and can't overhaul the whole thing yourself.
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