http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: "Listen to your bike" en Sun, 31 May 2026 19:29:28 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5250#post-56364 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:26:51 +0000 kaputnik 56364@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@min coffee out the nose laughter! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5250#post-56323 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:31:14 +0000 Min 56323@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Noise: An irritating whining emanating from across the North Sea</p> <p>Culprit: Smug Dane(s) </p> <p>Solution: Envelop the whole of Copenhagen in a layer of industrial noise-proofing. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5250#post-56265 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:27:23 +0000 Uberuce 56265@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Noise: tinny techno remixes of already poor music, coughing, intermittent ding followed by loss of speed, bigotry.<br /> Common Culprit: been forced to take the bus<br /> Solution: wait for weather warning to pass, injury to heal or bike to be repaired. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5250#post-56261 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:15:28 +0000 ruggtomcat 56261@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>noise: rasping wheezing sound that seems to fill the entire world.</p> <p>culprit: interval training.</p> <p>solution: rule 5! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5250#post-56255 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:11:35 +0000 kaputnik 56255@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Noise: increasing tractory rumble of a diesel engine followed by a loud honking sound when using the greenway<br /> Culprit: black cab<br /> Solution: ignore it and it will go away. Another will be along shortly </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5250#post-56158 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:36:41 +0000 Uberuce 56158@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Noise: intermittent shrill beeping/ringing<br /> Common Culprit: alarm clock<br /> Solution: get on bike, ride until at work. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5250#post-56156 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:33:02 +0000 crowriver 56156@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Noise: Squealing sound when brakes applied<br /> Common Culprits: Slightly maladjusted rim brakes; Wet wheel rims; Brake pads slightly more worn than last time they were used, requiring slightly more pressure to engage; Oil or grease contamination on brake pads.<br /> Solution: Readjust brakes slightly; Clean wheel rims; Lightly sandpaper brake blocks; repeat ad infinitum until brake pads wear out. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5250#post-56149 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:23:46 +0000 splitshift 56149@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>noise, scraping and exhalation of air<br /> reason, youve just fallen off, again ! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5250#post-56143 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:00:32 +0000 wingpig 56143@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Noise: Rattling over bumps<br /> Common Culprits: Some bits of U-lock rattling against other bits of U-lock, front blinker rattling slightly in its holder, pannier-clips rattling against pannier due to expected pannier rack tube diameter != actual pannier rack tube diameter, spare batteries rattling in battery box rattling against padlock in seat bag.<br /> Solution: Live with them </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5250#post-56142 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:00:02 +0000 chdot 56142@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"<br /> Note: a tyre which appears to be flat only at the bottom may in fact be flat all the way round so do check.</p> <p>"</p> <p>Common conversation in schools -</p> <p>Where's your bike?</p> <p>At home</p> <p>Why?</p> <p>It's got a puncture</p> <p>How do you know?</p> <p>It's flat</p> <p>Have you got a pump?</p> <p>No </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5250#post-56139 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:55:10 +0000 Cyclingmollie 56139@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Noise: Intemittent or continual hissing from tyre<br /> Common Culprit: Puncture<br /> Solution: Remove, repair and replace inner tube. Note: a tyre which appears to be flat only at the bottom may in fact be flat all the way round so do check. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5250#post-56113 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:39:45 +0000 chdot 56113@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"<br />  <br /> 34. Listen to Your Bike<br /> "A click or pop or scraping noise doesn't heal itself," says Calvin Jones, director of education at Park Tool. Pay attention to the sounds emanating from your ride and you'll know when it's time for some TLC.<br />  <br /> Noise: Rattling over bumps<br /> Common Culprit: Loose bottle-cage bolts or quick-release skewers<br /> Solution: Tighten them<br />  <br /> Noise: Thunk/shudder during braking or over bumps<br /> Common Culprit: Loose headset<br /> Solution: Adjust headset to remove excess play<br />  <br /> Noise: Squeaking while pedaling<br /> Common Culprit: Dry chain<br /> Solution: Lube<br />  <br /> Noise: Pop, followed by a skipping chain<br /> Common Culprit: Frozen chain link; worn cassette and chain<br /> Solution: Find and free frozen link…or replace chain, chainrings, and cassette<br />  <br /> Noise: Grinding noise during braking<br /> Common Culprit: Grit in brake pads<br /> Solution: Sand pads lightly to remove grit and grime<br />  <br /> Noise: Clicks, squeals, or whines<br /> Common Culprit: Could be any number of problems—from a loose stem to worn bottom-bracket bearings<br /> Solution: Head to the shop</p> <p>"</p> <p>One of "Bicycling's 50 Golden Rules"</p> <p><a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5249#post-56112" rel="nofollow">http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5249#post-56112</a> </p>