Hi everyone, i am new to the Sufferfest forum and got started “suffering” in November. Actually my love for Sufferfest goes back several years when they sold downloadable videos online.
I suffer from “Squeaky Wheel Syndrome” or SWS, and have been trying to get the damn thing to run a little quieter. The one solution i have found is the wipe my back wheel down with alcohol before a training ride which helps for a short while.
I wonder if folks could share tips and tricks they have to help with SWS…
Hmm, I’ve no advice for you, but note that I hate the little bump I get on my kickr snap when my tube valve passes over the roller. I’ve tried tightening the nut down and loosening it, but doesn’t seem to matter.
I always talc (baby powder) my inner tubes and inside of my tyres. Last time I changed a puncture I spilled some on the outside of the tyre, I didn’t think twice as its not a problem riding outside it gets worn off almost immediately, however indoors I found it made all the squeaking on the trainer-roller go away and also all the friction which led to some comedy wheel spinning sprints until after I wiped it down with a wet rag.
Where is the squeak coming from? My trainer was starting to squeak a week ago and I realized I hadn’t lubed my chain in a long time. I cleaned and lubed my chain and now it feels like a dream and eliminated the squeaks.