I notice the last 2 ride at times ratting on the catrike.
Over some bumpy roads not on smooth surface. I could hear it
in the back almost like the cassette was no tight. However
it shifter fine and no other issue just a bit of annoying
rattling at times.
I looked after two rides nothing could be found did not
sound like chain slap but maybe something small at times out
sync. Today started my ride and check the rear derailleur it
was fine. I sort of poked at it a bit around the pinch bolt
to see or feel anything loose. Zero nothing.
Proceeded then to go out and did a 43 mile ride. The rattle
is gone and I am completely.
I don't know but so far I am way ahead. I am not use to this
not being able to see the cassette at times. I sometimes
look at the rear cassette on the 2 wheeler riding. This is
impossible on a Trike. The rear is a 11/36 with a 30/39/52.
Basically around here I run in the big ring most the time it
takes every gear no noise. I sometimes go the 39 and at
moment no need for the 30 but that would easily end in the
mountains.
On 4/23/2026 3:54 PM, Mark J cleary wrote:
I notice the last 2 ride at times ratting on the catrike.
Over some bumpy roads not on smooth surface. I could hear it
in the back almost like the cassette was no tight. However
it shifter fine and no other issue just a bit of annoying
rattling at times.
I looked after two rides nothing could be found did not
sound like chain slap but maybe something small at times out
sync. Today started my ride and check the rear derailleur it
was fine. I sort of poked at it a bit around the pinch bolt
to see or feel anything loose. Zero nothing.
Proceeded then to go out and did a 43 mile ride. The rattle
is gone and I am completely.
I don't know but so far I am way ahead. I am not use to this
not being able to see the cassette at times. I sometimes
look at the rear cassette on the 2 wheeler riding. This is
impossible on a Trike. The rear is a 11/36 with a 30/39/52.
Basically around here I run in the big ring most the time it
takes every gear no noise. I sometimes go the 39 and at
moment no need for the 30 but that would easily end in the
mountains.
Loose cassette lockring is all too common.
Hold the low gear and push/pull laterally. Should not move.
To be certain, drop the wheel, torque to 40nm (not all your
strength!)
On Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:31:52 -0500, AMuzi <am@yellowjersey.org> wrote:It is new catrike they better not be wore. i have road it 400 miles so far.
On 4/23/2026 3:54 PM, Mark J cleary wrote:
I notice the last 2 ride at times ratting on the catrike.
Over some bumpy roads not on smooth surface. I could hear it
in the back almost like the cassette was no tight. However
it shifter fine and no other issue just a bit of annoying
rattling at times.
I looked after two rides nothing could be found did not
sound like chain slap but maybe something small at times out
sync. Today started my ride and check the rear derailleur it
was fine. I sort of poked at it a bit around the pinch bolt
to see or feel anything loose. Zero nothing.
Proceeded then to go out and did a 43 mile ride. The rattle
is gone and I am completely.
I don't know but so far I am way ahead. I am not use to this
not being able to see the cassette at times. I sometimes
look at the rear cassette on the 2 wheeler riding. This is
impossible on a Trike. The rear is a 11/36 with a 30/39/52.
Basically around here I run in the big ring most the time it
takes every gear no noise. I sometimes go the 39 and at
moment no need for the 30 but that would easily end in the
mountains.
Loose cassette lockring is all too common.
Hold the low gear and push/pull laterally. Should not move.
To be certain, drop the wheel, torque to 40nm (not all your
strength!)
You have an idler sprocket under your seat on the power side, and
sometimes it will rattle and the sound cantravel through the frame and
seem like it's coming from somewhere else. You might want to check it
out. The bearings do go bad and they are replacable. Sometimes the
chain traveling through the chain tubes will sound like a rattle.
--
C'est bon
Soloman
On 4/23/2026 4:43 PM, Catrike Ryder wrote:
On Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:31:52 -0500, AMuziIt is new catrike they better not be wore. i have road it
<am@yellowjersey.org> wrote:
On 4/23/2026 3:54 PM, Mark J cleary wrote:
I notice the last 2 ride at times ratting on the catrike.
Over some bumpy roads not on smooth surface. I could
hear it
in the back almost like the cassette was no tight. However
it shifter fine and no other issue just a bit of annoying
rattling at times.
I looked after two rides nothing could be found did not
sound like chain slap but maybe something small at times
out
sync. Today started my ride and check the rear
derailleur it
was fine. I sort of poked at it a bit around the pinch bolt
to see or feel anything loose. Zero nothing.
Proceeded then to go out and did a 43 mile ride. The rattle
is gone and I am completely.
I don't know but so far I am way ahead. I am not use to
this
not being able to see the cassette at times. I sometimes
look at the rear cassette on the 2 wheeler riding. This is
impossible on a Trike. The rear is a 11/36 with a 30/39/52.
Basically around here I run in the big ring most the
time it
takes every gear no noise. I sometimes go the 39 and at
moment no need for the 30 but that would easily end in the
mountains.
Loose cassette lockring is all too common.
Hold the low gear and push/pull laterally. Should not move.
To be certain, drop the wheel, torque to 40nm (not all your
strength!)
You have an idler sprocket under your seat on the power
side, and
sometimes it will rattle and the sound cantravel through
the frame and
seem like it's coming from somewhere else. You might want
to check it
out. The bearings do go bad and they are replacable.
Sometimes the
chain traveling through the chain tubes will sound like a
rattle.
--
C'est bon
Soloman
400 miles so far.
On 4/23/2026 4:43 PM, Catrike Ryder wrote:
On Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:31:52 -0500, AMuzi <am@yellowjersey.org> wrote:It is new catrike they better not be wore. i have road it 400 miles so far.
On 4/23/2026 3:54 PM, Mark J cleary wrote:
I notice the last 2 ride at times ratting on the catrike.
Over some bumpy roads not on smooth surface. I could hear it
in the back almost like the cassette was no tight. However
it shifter fine and no other issue just a bit of annoying
rattling at times.
I looked after two rides nothing could be found did not
sound like chain slap but maybe something small at times out
sync. Today started my ride and check the rear derailleur it
was fine. I sort of poked at it a bit around the pinch bolt
to see or feel anything loose. Zero nothing.
Proceeded then to go out and did a 43 mile ride. The rattle
is gone and I am completely.
I don't know but so far I am way ahead. I am not use to this
not being able to see the cassette at times. I sometimes
look at the rear cassette on the 2 wheeler riding. This is
impossible on a Trike. The rear is a 11/36 with a 30/39/52.
Basically around here I run in the big ring most the time it
takes every gear no noise. I sometimes go the 39 and at
moment no need for the 30 but that would easily end in the
mountains.
Loose cassette lockring is all too common.
Hold the low gear and push/pull laterally. Should not move.
To be certain, drop the wheel, torque to 40nm (not all your
strength!)
You have an idler sprocket under your seat on the power side, and
sometimes it will rattle and the sound cantravel through the frame and
seem like it's coming from somewhere else. You might want to check it
out. The bearings do go bad and they are replacable. Sometimes the
chain traveling through the chain tubes will sound like a rattle.
--
C'est bon
Soloman
On Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:43:40 -0500, Mark J clearyI might add as a guitarist and musician I have really good ears. I still
<mcleary08@comcast.net> wrote:
On 4/23/2026 4:43 PM, Catrike Ryder wrote:
On Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:31:52 -0500, AMuzi <am@yellowjersey.org> wrote:It is new catrike they better not be wore. i have road it 400 miles so far.
On 4/23/2026 3:54 PM, Mark J cleary wrote:
I notice the last 2 ride at times ratting on the catrike.
Over some bumpy roads not on smooth surface. I could hear it
in the back almost like the cassette was no tight. However
it shifter fine and no other issue just a bit of annoying
rattling at times.
I looked after two rides nothing could be found did not
sound like chain slap but maybe something small at times out
sync. Today started my ride and check the rear derailleur it
was fine. I sort of poked at it a bit around the pinch bolt
to see or feel anything loose. Zero nothing.
Proceeded then to go out and did a 43 mile ride. The rattle
is gone and I am completely.
I don't know but so far I am way ahead. I am not use to this
not being able to see the cassette at times. I sometimes
look at the rear cassette on the 2 wheeler riding. This is
impossible on a Trike. The rear is a 11/36 with a 30/39/52.
Basically around here I run in the big ring most the time it
takes every gear no noise. I sometimes go the 39 and at
moment no need for the 30 but that would easily end in the
mountains.
Loose cassette lockring is all too common.
Hold the low gear and push/pull laterally. Should not move.
To be certain, drop the wheel, torque to 40nm (not all your
strength!)
You have an idler sprocket under your seat on the power side, and
sometimes it will rattle and the sound cantravel through the frame and
seem like it's coming from somewhere else. You might want to check it
out. The bearings do go bad and they are replacable. Sometimes the
chain traveling through the chain tubes will sound like a rattle.
--
C'est bon
Soloman
Sorry, I thought you bought it used... At any rate, the chain tubes
and the idler can make noise. Sounds can travel though the frame and
your ears are fairly close to the upper part of the frame.
--
C'est bon
Soloman
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