Hey guys/girls
I picked up a Schwinn Madison last week and im getting some clunking from the rear end of the bike. It only clunks when i pedal and the clunking doesnt generally get worse with speed but gets worse with increases in load(pedaling up hills). Is this a chain tension issue? Lubrication? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!
Cheers
either tension is too tight or u need to lube the chain…so I guess u can losen the chain and lube it up.
Hi, I think you probably need a new one of these.
HD-BUSH BR-065X3/8X2.781 HYPER-DRIVE BELLCRANK BUSHING 789 $82.10
Sounds like the chain tension is too tight.
Don’t be afraid to loosen the chain somewhat- it doesn’t look as ‘cool’ but the drivetrain will perform a lot better. You’d be surprised how loose you can run a chain before it slips off.
Another potential cause for clunking noises is a new rear sprocket/new chain or mixing new and old.
I’d have a look at the BB as well. It’s surprising what a dodgy BB can manifest as.
Are you running the bike fixed or SS?
im Running it as SS not fixed. Sorry pardon my ignorance im a newbie to SS/fixies but what is the BB? bottom bracket?
im just aboutto go and loosen the chain and take it for a ride, wish me luck!
Sorry! Yes bottom bracket.
Good luck.
could be the free wheel i know the shimano ones make a subtle clunk clunk clunk and when you peddle back a few times it stops