Something is making a knocking or click noise, it sounds like at the pedal area or the frame. What is wrong and what can I do?
2009626
I have heard of this problem before from other buyers. I have not had this problem. I would call Schwinn and ask them.
2009627
I wish I could be of more help, but I have no idea. I know that I can hear things moving in there when I turn the unit off or reduce the resistance or when it turn it on and increase the resistance. Perhaps you are using one of the exercise programs (which I don't use) and the resistance is changing. All this is pure speculation. I have no idea. If it is under warranty (or an extended warranty e.g. American Express), I'd call Schwin and see what Schwin CS has to say. I wish you the best of luck.
2009628
I am so sorry, I have never had that problem. I would have a Schwinn expert help you with that. Sorry, and best wishes.
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.
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.
2009631
Don't know--haven't had any problems or noises with mine. Call for tech support.
2009632
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.
2009633
Husband said ours acted funny , and to tell you it could be a bad pedal. Ours is fine now. we had another to replace the one pedal ourself
1972848
Clicking noise (small) occurs when signal received to either turn A/C or heat on or off. Noise not prominent nor objectionable.
1042938
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!
963118
I figured out what the sound is, I think... There is a plastic ring inside the ring that screws on and on mine, the plastic ring is broken, thus the clicky sound because the inner shaft can't get tight.
2103453
my also had a knock/slamming sound, in number 2 only, I drove up to my homedepot and tested the same drill there and it sounded exactly the same...the tool person said also, it is normal
1080829
Try winding it until it clicks only a few times like once or twice, if that doesn't work you can get a new one or take it apart and see if you can fix it
1429548
My bike's pedals do not make any noise. Most of the exercise bikes' pedals have small metal rods under the pedals to keep them in upright position when you put your feet to exercise so my guess will be than one of the rods is loose inside or the noise could be coming from the bearing so you might try spraying some lubrication or you might end up buying new pedals. Good luckWilfredo
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.
1080831
Same thing happened to me. If you wind it to much it will start making a clicking sound and you can break it. All I did to fix it was push the little leaver that holds the bb's from comming out until it unwinds completely because the crank isn't cycleing correctly. I did it a bout two or three times and it's working good now.
1246333
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.
1428265
You can pedal backwards and it makes a clicking noise while your not pedaling.
1693412
I don't recall anything moving in mine. Look through the slots and see what it is. Are you shaking it or just moving it around to hear the sound?
1263659
I think it has something to do with the way the pedal is connected to the main unit. Mine did the same thing and then parts started to become detached on all sides of the unit. I would say I got a good four months out of it, between waiting for replacement pieces and repairs, and have been looking for something new.
1301707
Adding my situation, had the dreaded squeaking on the left pedal, confirmed it was the rubber wheel against the rail bar. Tried all the solutions, loosening the arm nut, lubrication, but nothing worked. The noise got worse, and now the right side is making noises too. Drives me furious and kills my mood during exercise.
457758
Sounds like a problem with the motor. Gears maybe bad. It has never happened to our bike. If the bike is new call it into customer service ASAP. Easy to swap out the motor.
1707802
Hi, We are not sure how slight is the knocking but if it seems like a crackling sound, like the sound of burning wood, that should be normal. Otherwise, there might be an issue inside the item. We hope that helps. Thank you, Sales Team
1786350
you might want to try spraying the bolts/screws around the foot pad (where your feet goes on the pedals) with WD 40 ...to stop the squeaks and clicks...that might/should help? where ever you hear sounds coming from...I would spray that area with WD 40...if that dont work there is a phone number of the company that makes the gazelle 1-800-519-8061 they 'might' be able to tell you what the problem might be...