I would suspect a worn chain, chainring(S), and/or freewheel/cog. There becomes a point in the life of a drivetrain where there is enough give/take in worn drivetrain components to allow a degree of slop. Particularly in the case of riding fixed when the pedal-stroke is not 100% fluid there can be some noise from components as the chain alternates from tight on the top during pedaling force, to tight on the bottom as the pedal-action lightens and momentum of forward progress makes your feet slow on the pedals act in the way of being a bit of a drag.
If it is in fact while fixed, you can reproduce the action by trying to move the pedals back and forth with the bicycle stationary. You should have little/no "slop" back and forth. As for getting a wheel straight in horizontal dropouts... Well, cannot suggest any "tricks" other than patience and practice. Horizontal dropouts (traditional forward facing) have been around for a good many years with road bikes and quick releases. With the lever PROPERLY closed, I have NEVER experienced any slipping of the position of the wheel. On Sep 13, 10:26 am, Andrew Janjigian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > RBWers - > > I have had a QB for 3 years now, and am having a problem with it > recently that I haven't been able to fix. > > I have the standard wheelset, set up with a fixed gear on one side, > and the standard chainring set on the front. The problem is with a > clicking that I can feel (but not hear, kind of like a slipping joint) > whenever I push down on the drivetrain side of my stroke. It is worst > when going uphill, and worse when the chain is loose. In fact, if the > chain is good and tight, the click is not present. > > The problem is, since I am using the QR axle on the rear wheel, I can > no longer seem to get the wheel tight enough to stay fixed in place. > As anyone who has a fixed gear QB with a QR rear axle knows, it is a > pain to get it to stay tight while keeping the wheel straight in the > dropouts, but it is doable. Funny thing is, I cannot seem to get it to > happen any more for some reason. > > Anyone have any thoughts as to what has changed? I'm wondering if the > teeth on the axle are worn, and maybe I need to replace it, or do > something to the dropouts to make them grab better (they are a little > rusty, but only just a little). > > Also, does anyone have a foolproof method for getting the wheel in > position while locking the QR? I find it usually takes me 2 or 3 tries > minimum. > > Thanks > Andrew Janjigian --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
