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jimwise68:
My rear wheel is driving me insane, it is making a very rhythmic clicking sound, a bit like the one the old budgie bikes used to make.

I think it is the freewheel as I have tightened up all loose spokes, but I can't be sure. Tried another wheel on the bike and the sound has gone so it is deffo the back wheel.

It has an ACS claw freewheel on it and i am having trouble getting the b'stard off. My suntour freewheel remover is a tad too big to get any proper resistance.

So, where do you think the noise is coming from and if it is the freewheel, how the feck do i get it off. I have thwacked it with all my heart.  :knuppel2:


PLEASE HELP

harris:
could be the axle  even if theres no play  they can click.also chain alignment can click  if wonky
freewheel can be damaged if your bringing it weekend we can bash it of and change.

lazychubs:
i used a huge cold chisel and hammer to remove my freewheels
or take it into a shop and let them do it

MartyC:
Doubt it's the freewheel, strip the axle out and check the bearings, you'll probably find you've got a damaged one in there.  Also check the axle cone for uneven wear as this could indicate a bent axle also causing a clicking sound as the cone rotates around the bearings unevenly creating a pressure point that "clicks" when passed (when the pressure is released).

Marty  :daumenhoch:

jimwise68:
Dan, I will be bringing it along, thanks for the offer mate and fingers crossed.

Rhys, took it to a shop and they had the same freewheel remover as me, and couldn't get it off either.

Marty, the bearings are sealed. I have had the axle off and checked it and it all seems fine.

I need to get the freewheel off to change it and work out what it is from a process of elimination. It is not the chain as I tried a different rear wheel and it was fine.

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