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Recently my full suspension Giant Reign 2 occasionally gives this very
lound metal grinding noise from the rear hub.
This only appears when I am going down hills, and it doesn't matter if
I am pulling the brakes. It would come out for a few seconds then go
away.
Does this sound like a bearing problem?
But other than the noise, I don't see any shaking or wobbling of the
rear wheel and it spins smoothly.
If this is a bearing problem, can my LBS replace just the bearings or
they'd have to replace the entire wheel? The hub looks completely
sealed to me. BTW, it is an Alexrim wheel with disk brake. The bike is
one year old. I go off-road and downhills about twice a week with very
small jumps on terrains that is not really rough. If it is indeed a
bearing issue, it kind of surprises me.
I will take my bike to the shop tomorrow, but I just like to get an
idea on what the deal is before that so I know if the mechanic is
telling me the truth.
Thanks in advacne for sharing your knowledge.
lound metal grinding noise from the rear hub.
This only appears when I am going down hills, and it doesn't matter if
I am pulling the brakes. It would come out for a few seconds then go
away.
Does this sound like a bearing problem?
But other than the noise, I don't see any shaking or wobbling of the
rear wheel and it spins smoothly.
If this is a bearing problem, can my LBS replace just the bearings or
they'd have to replace the entire wheel? The hub looks completely
sealed to me. BTW, it is an Alexrim wheel with disk brake. The bike is
one year old. I go off-road and downhills about twice a week with very
small jumps on terrains that is not really rough. If it is indeed a
bearing issue, it kind of surprises me.
I will take my bike to the shop tomorrow, but I just like to get an
idea on what the deal is before that so I know if the mechanic is
telling me the truth.
Thanks in advacne for sharing your knowledge.