Comments on: Setting Up Your Drivetrain for Quiet, Smooth Zwifting

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 18:39:39 +0000

Is there a way to make the pedals less hard to turn when you’re trying to adjust the gears on the trainer? It’s just so hard to spin the cranks while working with the bike on the trainer. Am I missing something?

By: Big J

Big J — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 21:01:02 +0000

In reply to Mike G. I used to use RnR dry lube as well but just switched to wax (UFO). Much quieter and less frequency of reapplication. I just tape down 4 unbroken paper towel sheets underneath my bike to catch the flakes.

By: Big J

Big J — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 20:52:35 +0000

I just installed a brand-new Shimano 11 speed groupset on an old bike frame, which is mounted to a Wahoo Kickr unit. Chain is waxed and shifting seems smooth, however my whole setup “rumbles” whenever I’m on the big ring and lower gears in the back. I noticed this on my old 10 speed groupset as well. Is this normal.

By: Eric Schlange

Eric Schlange — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 17:58:09 +0000

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By: James

James — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 15:21:47 +0000

In reply to Mike S. There is a very good chance your creaking BB has nothing to do with your BB. Have your tried greasing your rear thru axle. Fixed my “BB” squeak immediately.

By: Mike S

Mike S — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 14:20:07 +0000

I’m trying to learn to love my creaking bottom bracket.

By: Chan Stevens

Chan Stevens — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 13:07:07 +0000

In reply to Mike G. I usually take my "indoor" bike outdoors for about a 5-mile spin after installing a freshly rewaxed chain to avoid most of the break-in flaking, very minimal flaking after that, though that's obviously not applicable for stationary bikes

By: Chan Stevens

Chan Stevens — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 13:04:49 +0000

Count me among the uber obsessive immersion waxers even for indoor. No more grease marks/stains, drive train stays clean, that satisfaction of whisper-quiet confirmation of a well-maintained machine, but the biggest selling point is substantially reduced cost per km/mile for the wear and tear and extended life of chains, cassettes and chainrings. Given where SRAM has gone basically eliminating chainring-only replacement (and crank includes power meter), those replacement costs are headed in a nasty direction.

By: Tom Hibberd

Tom Hibberd — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 12:36:07 +0000

My fans are significantly louder than my bike and trainer setup. Waxed chain and well indexed make for a smooth experience.

By: Hendrik

Hendrik — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 03:58:00 +0000

In reply to Bernie. Exchange the fans! I switched from two large industrial fans to a single compact DeWalt centrifugal fan and there is a huge difference in noise. Already the two industrial fans produced different noise levels despite producing similar air flow and one was only marginally more expensive than the other.