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Wheel Bearings or Something Else?

1.3K views 4 replies 5 participants last post by  Knifemaker  
#1 ·
I think I am hearing a "rotational" noise. I think it is coming from the front wheel. I'm getting a chirp-chirp-chirp sound as the wheel rotates. My first thought was wheel bearings. But would they make the chirp-chirp-chirp as the wheel turnes or would they just make a steady squeal? I'm pretty sure it isn't the brake pads. Suggestions?
 
#2 ·
That sounds viable to me. Mine just started making a similar sound after riding in fridays heavy rain. You can try spraying some wd40 on the bearing as you spin it & see if the noise goes away. If it does you're likely in need of new bearings. (Anybody, correct me if I'm wrong)

What kind of miliage does your bike have?
 
#4 ·
Worn disk brake pads will make that noise.