Odd squeaking from the front tyre....I think...

[livpoksoc]

bit of a weird one, I had the bike serviced recently and taking it out since I've noticed a weird almost high pitched noise that sounds like a rubber glove being stretched on, constantly.

It isn't permanent but is audible for several minutes at a time. I can't attribute it to any parts other than the wheel and only when I am actually on the bike. The bike makes no unusual noises when I have it on the maintenance stand.

Does this sound like anything to be concerned about, or is it a common sound for s tyre to make when at a certain pressure etc.?

 

[Broadside]

Does your bike have rubber seals on the hub? If so try a drop of oil on the seals, they can sometimes get a bit squeaky.

 

[livpoksoc]

Does your bike have rubber seals on the hub? If so try a drop of oil on the seals, they can sometimes get a bit squeaky.

How do I determine if they have?

 

[lpretro1]

Just have a look thy will be obvious - usually black rubber things on end of axle!

 

[Broadside]

^ this.

Or post a photo of the front hub/axle.

 

[Elswick Cotterpin]

Some tyres can 'squeak' on the road sometimes, depending on the road surface. Might be more noticeable with a new tyre.

 

[Racing roadkill]

Replace the Q.R. skewer.

 

[Tim Hall]

Replace the Q.R. skewer.

Why?

 

[Racing roadkill]

Why?

In my experience, squeaking from that region is often caused by the QR skewer. I really hate it when they fail when I'm riding at speed. You could try greasing it up a bit, but if it's been noisy for a while, it could be a bit dodgy by now.

 

[Ajax Bay]

RR - Please can you tell us how the QR skewer fails, at speed or otherwise? Do you find the threads have 'gone'? Or is this a catastrophic failure? Seems such a simple item. A "bit dodgy" - in what way?

 

[Tim Hall]

In my experience, squeaking from that region is often caused by the QR skewer. I really hate it when they fail when I'm riding at speed. You could try greasing it up a bit, but if it's been noisy for a while, it could be a bit dodgy by now.

Has that happened to you a lot? It must be a scary thing.

IMHO though I'd say the rubber seal rubbing fits more closely with my interpretation of the described noise. I had it once and it drove me nuts trying to track down the cause.

 

[Andy_R]

Tis simple.....you've got mice.....

 

[livpoksoc]

Just have a look thy will be obvious - usually black rubber things on end of axle!

^ this.

Or post a photo of the front hub/axle.

So here's the hub...if I were to lube this up, what's the recommendation?

 

[Tim Hall]

Ok, see the grey squashy bit next to the nut with serrations on it? That's the seal suspected of squeaking. A spot of oil or grease where the axle passes through and rubs on it might help.

 

[Racing roadkill]

Has that happened to you a lot? It must be a scary thing.
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Yes and yes.