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Grinding noise when pedalling
1.Pedal bearings too tight.
2.Bottom bracket bearings too tight.
3.Rear wheel not straight.
4.Chain too tight.
5.Derailleur dirty.
1.Adjust.
2.Adjust.
3.Align so chain is straight.
4.Adjust.
5.Clean and lubricate.
1.Pads worn.
2.Pads / discs dirty.
3.Brake cables binding / stretched /damaged.
4.Brakes levers binding.
5.Brakes require adjustment.
1.Replace.
2.Clean and degrease.
3.Lubricate / adjust / replace cables.
4.Clean pivots.
5.Adjust.
1.Pads / discs dirty.
2.Brakes not centred.
Calliper fasteners loose.
1.Clean and degrease.
2.Centre brakes and adjust.
Tighten.
1.Brake mounting bolts loose.
2.Brakes out of adjustment.
3.Steering head bearings loose.
1.Tighten.
2.Centre brakes and adjust.
3.Adjust bearings.
1.Axle bent or broken.
2.Wheel out of true.
3.Wheel hub bearings loose / not serviceable.
4.Quick-release (if equipped) mechanism loose.
1.Replace.
2.True wheel.
3.Adjust / replace.
4.Adjust.
1.Wheels not aligned to frame.
2.Steering head loose / binding.
3.Front forks or frame bent.
1.Align wheels.
2.Adjust.
3.Straighten.