Freshly glued Tubular making noise on rotation?

Darell C. Provencher

2014-05-21

First take the wheels off the bike, place in truing stand, and spin
them slowly. If the wheel is making some litttle "tapping" noises it
could be residual glue fom gluing the rim that may have dripped down
into the rim holes and are now loose little clumps. This can happen
when too much glue has been applied to the rim. You make also want to
check the tension on all your spokes. Another option is to put
another set of wheels on your bike and try the same tests you did--
sitting and standing on the pedals. If you then get the same sounds,
it's not your tubular wheels. It could be a number of things that are
resonating through your frame -- bad bearings in a pedal; bottom
bracket that may have loosened just a bit; loose saddle on seatpost;
stem clamp that creaks when force is applied, etc. Good luck!

On Mon, May 19, 2014 at 9:08 PM, Joe Tysoe wrote:
> I have a Conti Podium TT glued to a Zipp 440 (guess it's been about a month)
> I'm pretty sure the last time I rode it (briefly) right after it was glued
> it was quiet but today (possibly due to warm weather?) it made a noise on
> rotation. The wheel was rebuilt this winter for what it's worth, e.g. new
> hub & spokes.
>
> It only makes the noise while sitting and not while standing. Thoughts on a
> cause & cure? Re-glue w/more glue?
>
>
>
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dennis

2014-05-20

Is the stem making a noise as it is pushed up slightly when it rolls to the lowest spot? A couple of turns of electrical tape prior can help it to fit snug, but that won't help you now unless the stem is removable.


Joe Tysoe

2014-05-20

I have a Conti Podium TT glued to a Zipp 440 (guess it's been about a
month) I'm pretty sure the last time I rode it (briefly) right after it was
glued it was quiet but today (possibly due to warm weather?) it made a
noise on rotation. The wheel was rebuilt this winter for what it's worth,
e.g. new hub & spokes.

It only makes the noise while sitting and not while standing. Thoughts on a
cause & cure? Re-glue w/more glue?