noisy wheels

[chonkers]

Put my new wheels on bike mavic akuim or summit there called from edinburgh cycles now not sure if its just me but compared to the heavy 36spoked wheels that where on they seem to make a lot of noise on the road and u can hear the wind through them if that makes sense whoke bike just seems more noisy now compared to the wheels that were on but on plus side there a hell of a lot lighter and can seem to go faster now

cheers

ian

 

[Fab Foodie]

My lightweight lowspoke-count wheels also make more noise than my 'Traditional wheels'.
I think it's down to the extra tension in the spokes and maybe stiffer rims which transmit more road noise, also the aero/bladed spokes act a bit more like rotors on a chopper. Added to the fact you might be going slightly faster as well creates a bit more noise either. Do you have the tyres at a higher pressure too?

 

[chonkers]

Yea there max of 120psi i know front only have 20 blade type spokes and rear 24 compared to 36 on old wheels plus tyres are 700/23 before they were 700/25 guess it will take a bit getting use to thought at first summit was wrong thanks for reply mate

cheers

ian

 

[accountantpete]

It's the slight vibration from the road that makes the rim/spokes sing - try running along a white line (when there is no traffic) and the noise should stop.

 

[chonkers]

It's the slight vibration from the road that makes the rim/spokes sing - try running along a white line (when there is no traffic) and the noise should stop.

i tried this and it did quieting down a hell of a lot at least i can stop worrying there was a problem with the wheels

 

[NormanD]

It's your sticky out ears mate .. you can now hear the wind resistance being caused with them 

Solution : Cut said ears off and fill remaining hole with used chewing gum ... Problem solved 

 

[chonkers]

Mite not be a bad idea norm then i wouldnt hear the girlfriend moaning about how iam spending on bike bits lol

 

[2Loose]

Mite not be a bad idea norm then i wouldnt hear the girlfriend moaning about how iam spending on bike bits lol

They become desensitised to it after a while and stop even mentioning it....mostly.

 

[youngoldbloke]

My Aksiums 'sang' for a month or two, but now all I hear is the hiss of the tyres. After 3 years - almost - they are still spot on true - in spite of all sort of appalling surfaces, and an unfortunate pothole pinch flat last sunday.