I just bought this bike and it seems to make a lot of noise. something with the chain or gears when pedaling. does anyone know how to fix this?
799449
Hey! Sarah, I have the same issue and I have not been able to fix it, it seems to be getting worse.
799450
I have the same issue with mine. Other than the sand noise in the wheel, I think the manufacturer needs to grease the ball bearing of the axle. I don' t know if some manufacturers do that on purpose, but whenever you starting hearing those noises, the bike won' t be too long before the bike breaks down. In the old days, I used to fixing bikes, that is how I know about the issue. But if you are not a heavy user, I think it will be ok for a while. Good luck!
799451
i just received my order yesterday but have not opened the box because the model pictured on amazon is not the exact model they are shipping out. look at the handle bars, the seat, and the breaking mechanism. these are all different. seems like they are shipping out an older version of the same model. I contacted customer service and told them to change the picture yesterday but no change yet. they did reply quickly and told me i could return it as they do not have the model pictured. my first real bad experience with amazon, not cool.
1984689
Hello. I did send the bike back. Amazon's service was great, once again. The left hand grip was tearing in two places. It had a total of three hours use. The chain drive is very loud. There is no way to fix that. New road bikes don't have that noise. This one gear spinner should not be so loud. I liked the elbow pads, however that is a where the hands go. One of the pedals came off and was stripped. It would not go back on. I know I put it on correctly. For a new product this should not have so many problems. Spend a little more and get a quality product. I got what I paid for. Hello. I did send the bike back. Amazon's service was great, once again. The left hand grip was tearing in two places. It had a total of three hours use. The chain drive is very loud. There is no way to fix that. New road bikes don't have that noise. This one gear spinner should not be so loud. I liked the elbow pads, however that is a where the hands go. One of the pedals came off and was stripped. It would not go back on. I know I put it on correctly. For a new product this should not have so many problems. Spend a little more and get a quality product. I got what I paid for.
1771591
Could be the cogs inside the drive wheel are wore out... It would make a loud clicking/grinding noise. No unusual sounds.. Could be the activator lever is not connected properly
689108
It's almost a full assembly job. The instructions are clear though, so that was helpful. The tension on the bike isn't that great. I was hoping for more tension with a wider range, but it's pretty much two settings (claims to have eight). And the pedals are already making some funny noises inside the unit, which wasn't part of the assembly so I'm not sure how to fix that issue. I think it might be worth it for you to spend a little more money and even get one that comes assembled (if there is such a thing nowadays!). Good luck!
2009630
I live in SW Houston, TX. My local Schwinn Repair facility can fix these bikes. Take a trip or telephone call to a "local" Schwinn dealer. For an automobile I used to get a stethoscope to listen to ticks and other sounds, to try to locate the source of a sound. Try this, but be careful to not get tangled in the mechanisms.The pedals and other things that spin might be loose. Jiggle these to see if it is the axle or the things that spin around to try to feel something loose; tighten as required. Try the Schwinn helpdesk, perhaps online.
2009629
Mine makes an occasional soft clicking, Check to make sure the pedal is seated correctly and tight enough, and if it really seems to be a problem, call customer assistance. They were very helpful when I had a problem with assembly.
190729
That doesn't sound good, it sounds like a part is loose in the motor, I would personally return it. I bought 2 and they hummed and purred, there was no grinding noise at all. Hope this helps.
1806963
I feel a little drive train roughness in my bike, as though the chain, chainring and flywheel cog are not in perfect alignment. I haven't had mine all that long and I think it will probably wear in some, but it might not and I guess you could describe that as a slight vibration in the handlebars when spinning under load. I really only noticed it the first time I rode the bike and since then I don't really notice it, so mine isn't too bad.
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I have not experienced this as of yet. One idea I would suggest is going around and tightening all the bolts on the bike. I do this about once a month or so just as a routine and usually will find one or two that have loosened up. Sorry to hear your experiencing this problem, if this does not work I would call the Schwinn customer service number and they maybe able to help you.
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I make sure to place lube on the track and I sprayed WD40 were the "pedals" can be adjusted. I also took the plastic covering off were the arms attach and realized it was the source of some of the noise. I WD40'd that area and replaced the covers. The noise or grinding sound stopped. Occassionally I still spray WD40 on the pedals. Ultimately you can call in the warranty folks for some troubleshooting if it is still a problem for you. I have had my elliptical for over a year and aside from the occassional noise it gets a lot of use!
2021262
No it's smooth and silent. I hate squeaky anything anywhere and my bike is no exception. Amazing pedals but watch your shins!
529462
No I haven't but try to remember when you assembled that part and what could be causing noise now. Can you take the pedal off and reattach it to see if that helps?
1590818
Cool news....I actually have a jar of red wheel bearing grease in front of me...heading for he basement and the brand new Schwinn 430! I will try loosening the bolts. The squeaking on mine started after 8 minutes and I have already doused it with WD-40. I hope the loosening of the bolts will fix the noise. I LOVE this machine. I also added cut out carpet pieces to the foot pedals to keep my shoes from making noise when they come off the pedals. The best part of this elliptical is the compact size and the sturdiness. I feel like I have made a good investment...even with the noise.
2098393
Mine doesn't make noise as I'm turning the gears, but if you hit the stops too hard, they'll make a "clunk." I'm not using this on a daily basis, but for the price, it is totally worth it. Works very smoothly in my opinion.
340354
Sorry to hear about your problem. My suggestion is to contact Schwinn manufacturer. Probably an easy fix.
1510935
I encountered the same problem. If it were not for the odor and the noise of the brake pads when ridden hard, I would really like this bike. I was hoping that I could find a set of replacement brakes/pads -- perhaps by a different manufucturer. Please post if you find a solution.
911123
sorry, the one we have has not made any unusual sounds. Do you have pets? If yes, could it be hair around wheels? Or if its a motor bad sound, I'd consider returning the item. Sorry, best luck