P. 66 — User manual V3
Squeaking sound when braking Disc rotor is wet or dirty
Brake pads are glazed or oil contaminated
Brake pads are worn out
Disc rotor is wobbling
Disc rotor attachment is loose
Brake caliper is loose
Clean disc rotor
Sand or replace brake pads
Replace brake pads
Align or replace disc rotor
Tighten disc rotor attachment
Tighten brake caliper bolts
Vibrations while braking Loose headset bearings
Brakes are not properly adjusted
Brake pivots are loose
Rim or disc rotor wobbling
Front wheel not properly attached
Rotor unevenly worn
Adjust headset bearings
Adjust brakes / Add an angle (toe-in)
Tighten brake pivots
Align or replace rim or disc rotor
Align and tighten front wheel into fork
Repair or replace rotor
Rubbing sound when riding Brake pads are rubbing against rim or disc
Rim or disc rotor is rubbing against brake pads
Chain in crossed gear combination
Object interfering with wheels or crank arms
Adjust brake pads spacing
Align rim or disc rotor
Shift gear to another combination
Remove interfering object
Creaking sound when pedalling Loose or dirty bottom bracket
Loose crank arms
Damaged pedals bearings
Chain is dirty or rusted
Stiff chain link
Chain tension too high (for single speed bike)
Tighten and clean bottom bracket
Tighten crank arms
Fix or replace pedals
Clean and lubricate chain
Fix or replace chain
Adjust chain tension
Poor handling Headset bearings are too tight
Wheels not centered in frame and fork
Stem / handlebar is misaligned with fork
Fork is bent
Frame is bent
Adjust headset bearings
Center wheels in frame and fork
Align stem / handlebar with fork
Fix or replace fork
Fix or replace frame
Frequent flats Riding with a too low pressure (pinch flat)
Sharp object stuck inside tire
Damaged inner tube
Damaged tire
Rim tape not properly seated on rim
Increase tire pressure
Remove and fix or replace inner tube
Fix or replace inner tube
Fix or replace tire
Reposition rim tape