Clunking noise on every pedal stroke Had the 460 for three months; great machine, heavy/solid construction....but....It has just started making a machine-rattling clunking noise on every pedal stroke. Very annoying.I took the foot pedals off from the rollers, and stroked the crank arms by hand. Same clunking noise, definitely coming from the sealed base.I see that at least a couple other individuals have encountered this problem. What was the ultimate solution? Clunking noise on every pedal stroke Had the 460 for three months; great machine, heavy/solid construction....but....It has just started making a machine-rattling clunking noise on... » Read More Clunking noise on every pedal stroke Had the 460 for three months; great machine, heavy/solid construction....but....It has just started making a machine-rattling clunking noise on every pedal stroke. Very annoying.I took the foot pedals off from the rollers, and stroked the crank arms by hand. Same clunking noise, definitely coming from the sealed base.I see that at least a couple other individuals have encountered this problem. What was the ultimate solution? « Show Less
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I called them today and they will send me the parts for free. Under Warranty(2yr).Let me try it and update later.
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I emailed to them and they suggest to change the Roller and Crank Assy. I don't think this is the problem but it costs 15 $, I will give it a try.
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I have same issue with right pedal.Just sent an email to customer Service.We will see..
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It's been 2 months, but I did not get the part yet. lolD. Jo, Did you get the part?
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My problem was just the belt slipping. That allowed the flywheel to rotate half a revolution freely and bounce back. The case seperates easily... No hidden tabs or glue. Tighten up the belt by moving the position of the flywheel by tightening the adjustment screws and then move the position of the magnetic brake (since it is then too closeto the flywheel). Problem solved in about 30 minutes of work. YMMV.
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I also have this problem in the left pedal, I am writting to the manufacturer.
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Yes, I did get my parts. My warranty just expired when I contact them, however as a courtesy they send me the parts.
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I had the same issue a few weeks after using it. With mine, it was a small gap between the arm and the wheel on the axle in back. I tied a small piece of string around the gap on the axle, sort of a washer, and it stopped the clicking sound.
1980217
I bought these pedals and the first thing I did was to take the bearings out and add grease. When I first got them one of the pedals was tight and made noise. Adding grease seemed to help. Hope this helps.
433395
I have a cart that I used for moving and use to move boxes around etc. I have never had this sound in mine but I would suggest contacting sparco themselves - also you probably have a warranty on it. If the sound comes from the wheels, it could be the bearings.
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We've been using ours for about 3 months and it recently started knocking/clunking inside the flywheel housing. Warranty for labor is only 90 days, so it looks like we will have to pay to have it fixed.
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Where I did have this show up was that standing on the peddles had, over time, actually pulled on the pedal where it screws into the crank, so that it was out of line. I had to completely remove the pedal, and then slowly and gradually work it back in straight (had to essentially re-bore the stripped portions of the threading). Once I did this, the clicking went away.
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Sounds like a defective unit. Mine is solid. I've commuted over 1000 miles in the last year with it hasn't had any issues.
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I have not had that problem. As someone who has owned a few machines I would advise to have a professional look at it. These machines, even if not used often, require cleaning and oiling regularly. That may be your problem. Good luck to you.
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Mine has never made any rattling noise. I do not think it is normal. I would have it checked out.
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Is it normal for this printer to be noisy when printing because of the auto double sided printing? When I lift the cartridge access door, I can hear that the squeaks are coming from the pinch rollers and paper roller.
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We too had the jar of red wheel bearing grease. However, it was the bolts. My husband was obviously and over achiever in putting it together and made sure it was good and tight. However, when the bolts were loosened the noise totally stopped and there hasn't been the slightest squeek since. Good Luck!
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Nope, it sounds like your pedal is faulty and needs to be replaced/fixed. Send it back.
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How new? My bearings went out after 1.5 years and still waiting on replacement- it went out in September! It sounded almost like a metal on metal grinding.
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ive only been using mine for 2 weeks........but no noise.......were the "stems" that you hooked the pedals to greased?.....maybe they need a bit of grease
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I just got my unit also about two weeks ago and notice a somewhat annoying creeking and clicking sound with every rotation. I have written to the sellers about this but have not received any reply. Will have to call to get an answer.
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If it makes a clacking noise, its because the plastic posts that hold the motor down have cracked. Mine failed and I tore it apart to find out why. Its poorly engineered and won't last more than a year or so through normal daily use. I took a hot glue gun and fixed mine but its poor engineering and design on the manufacturer's part.
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If you have it in the locked position where you can't pedal it should not make a noise. If it is in the unlocked position when you can pedal it will make the clicking noise if you don't pedal. If IOU can't lock the wheel then it is defective. Contact the company for a new wheel.