Author Topic: noisy hub drivers (Read 1087 times)

kev-s · « **on:** May 27, 2008, 04:55 PM »

anyone else here hate noisy drivers? it does my head in all that clicikin so a about 6 months ago i removed my driver and smeared a load of copper grease into the hub where the driver sits, refitted the driver and spun the wheel then removed the driver and wiped away all the excess copper grease from the bearings and hub shell, refitted the driver and hey presto its so much quieter and ive never had any probs with it since

evamedia · « **Reply #1 on:** May 27, 2008, 05:06 PM »

done similar, did have an issue with it making the cranks go round when I was rolling forward.

Just made the chain really tight to fix that

harris · « **Reply #2 on:** May 27, 2008, 05:12 PM »

i only run a silent set up no noise is for me either freecoaster or silent shimano.
i havent tried a new school driver so wont until they bring a smooth one out.

Philbert · « **Reply #3 on:** May 27, 2008, 06:10 PM »

i used to love running a silent shimano freewheel but no i have to admit, i prefer the tick now! makes a hub sound healthy

kev-s · « **Reply #4 on:** May 27, 2008, 06:28 PM »

i know what u mean about shimano freewheels, i have so much more confidence in my shimano freewheel on my holmes than my driver set up on my blackbike and the shimano feels so more solid and strong