clicking noises on certain gears?

Since 2001, over 90,000 cyclist's have joined Cycling Forums to discuss topics from general cycling to equipment, training, racing and travel or vacation destinations (especially in europe during the tour de france). We also feature an great deals in our online store, 100's of articles, classifieds and product reviews.

I usually have bad luck w/ inheriting used bikes.

The front gears (1-3) usually have no problem.

It seems to be when I shift gears in the rear (whether it's 1-6, 1-7,
or 1-8; 18 to 24 speed bikes) that I usually have problems. It's
mostly with the lowest one or two gears in the rear (used for going up
hills) that make noises whether uphill or flat land.

Does anyone know a good site to recommend on how to fix that?

Ablang wrote:
> I usually have bad luck w/ inheriting used bikes.
>
> The front gears (1-3) usually have no problem.
>
> It seems to be when I shift gears in the rear (whether it's 1-6, 1-7,
> or 1-8; 18 to 24 speed bikes) that I usually have problems. It's
> mostly with the lowest one or two gears in the rear (used for going up
> hills) that make noises whether uphill or flat land.
>
> Does anyone know a good site to recommend on how to fix that?


Torque the lockring of your cassette.

Lou