Does anyone have a problem with the wheels squeaking with each stride. I'm talking about the wheels under the foot pedals against the stride path
1301699
Just assembled it. Right wheel was squeaking. I unscrewed both the wheels and noticed the one squeaking is loose because it was defective. Unscrew just the 2 wheels and compare side by side, check if one of them has a deeper hole or not. Will be trying to order the defective part. Wish me luck.
1301700
Yes, I do. At first I thought it was just a pesky piece of styrofoam stuck in one of the wheels, but after removing that it still squeaks. Only when I'm making forward strides though, not backwards. I haven't yet determined the cause or solution.
1301701
Yes i do have.. But i got rid of that by pouring some lubricant to the place it squeaks. It was good for like 2 weeks but now again i hear the squeak sound.
1301702
The product comes with a tube of silicone lubricant. It has to be applied to the tracks before use. It also makes the strides eaiser.
1301703
I had squeaking that sounded like it was coming from those wheels, but I did some research online and saw some people suggested loosening the screws on the pivot points just a half turn. I did that and the squeaking went away during the next workout (it took a few minutes but it did go away). I guess over-tightening them can cause squeaking where the pieces rub together. That's my experience anyways!
1301704
I know been a year since this was posted... I have a pesky squeak like rubbing sound from one of the pedals when in use. I think left side? If I go really fast it kinda lessens. But if I go a steady pace it sounds like a rub/squeaking. Did anyone figure this out? I noticed the comment stated to put some of the bottled lubricant on the track? Is that right thing to do? Thanks for any help!
1301705
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
1301706
I have experienced this, and have read it in other reviews (the rubber rollers on the tubular track). My opinion is that other than an irritating noise, it doesen't hurt the equipment or performance. Noise coming from the flywheel assembly would be another issue. My first inclination would be to spray silicone lubricant (not petroleum based lubricant) on the rollers, but I seem recalling the instructions advising against "lubricating". Although I can hardly see how silicone would hurt, I want to research this a little more before doing it.
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.
748833
The only experience with uneven ground included rough sidewalks. I had to pay particular attention to bumps where one wheel stopped. I would think this would be the case for all knee walkers. I normally limited my use to paved surfaces or floors in buildings. Still love the unit though. This is my second one (I sold the first thinking I wouldn't need it again). This one I'm keeping. Hope this helps.
1873918
I use the gazelle as a cheap good aerobic workout,with music headphones I do not hear a squeak. I am on my forth gazelle they all squeak, and if you use them regularly they do fall apart in about 3 yrs. The gazelle is a good but cheap machine
2172838
I just loked at the wheels. They both look the same. I snapped and unsnapped both equally with the little metal piece around the wheel. They do slide off easily if you pull them but the carriage has been perfectly fine as it. I do remember inhad trouble with the frot wheel and had extra pieces that I couldn't figure out how to use to I just assembled it to the best of my ability and the wheels have never been am issue. It's not a great answer but its reassuring hopefully that you can put it I together and it stays by Christmas Eve.
640316
I find it very quiet when just running. But when I walk on it, it is noisier than I expected. There doesn't seem to be any padding under the rubber mat you walk on, so just the walking motion of your feet is fairly noisy. I've gotten used to it, but if you are sharing an office, the other person might find the noise level annoying.
2227650
You have to make sure that the wheels "click" when you push them onto the "stick" - the axle. I have used mine often now and have had no problem with the wheels at all.
1997684
If you want to keep the stroller, a bicycle shop would probably be able to fix it. But since this happened the first time you used it, I would return it as defective, and exchange for another stroller. I am curious, if the reason the wheel feels wobbly , are you trying to jog or run without the front pin locked in place ?
1113269
Never tried the Strider but, My 2 yr old and my 4 yr old both use the foot rest. They run and once they are going fast enough they put their feet up on the rest and cruise around. Very good balance bike. Inside of 3 weeks of riding the Kazam my 4 yr old asked me to take the training wheels off of her "big girl" bike. She rides both like a champ hasn't looked back for the training wheels at all.
28920
We bought one in November. The flywheel is fine and it rides ok. The wheels which slide on the back right side make a hissing noise but that's the only negative. The resistance is fantastic as is the the pre-programmed rides. Hope this help. I would buy it again if that helps
1119749
Year and a half late to answer, but it might still help someone else...Mine squeaked. Took forever to find the cause. Was the connection on the center pole below/between the pedals, where the front and rear section connect. I sprayed the heck out of it with wd40 and tightened the crap out the 2 or 3 bolts that connect that area. Problem solved. SOUNDED like it was coming from the joints on the handles, but it was not. The torque from usage is what makes it squeak.
1873919
Any exercise equipment that you stand or walk on is not going to stop sore feet, the only thing that helps that are walking shoes with good support or cross trainer shoes and of course losing the excess weight. The squeaking that some have with the Gazelle, I've not experienced with mine. Maybe retightening the screws/nuts/bolts? would help and some WD-40 or any other metal lubricant
1151724
Mine worked well for over a year. I like it and use it a lot but the squeak is starting to become unbearable. I've been using WD40 and it will help for a while. Also, it doesn't squeak immediately most times but only after I've been on it for a while. I'll try tighten the screws again and possibly try silicone as well.
403554
It definitely gets squeaky over time. I've had mine since January this year and it was so quiet at first, but the last two month it started getting loud and I can't find the source to quiet it down.
1042937
First make sure it is level, then make sure it the wheels are lubed. If it continues I would contact Sole. I've had mine for over a year and still love it!
544937
I saw those issues posted too. I got mine anyway and did not have that problem. I love mine. Love! The legs have very shallow holes though. And anytime I move any piece, I move it with care. (someone lifting on both ends). Just in case I also put 3m soft stickers on the bottom of the legs as it is on hard wood floors and now if they get slid a bit one way or another I dont worry about having as much pressure on the legs.
1333588
Hi, I haven't had that problem. As a matter of fact I am in love with this stroller & I wish I would have bought it sooner!!
122485
Hi Gary, I had a spare piece of 2x4 (about 22 inches long) so decided to test this. Initially, I heard some squeaking, but I adjusted the placement of the 2x4 more towards the front of the machine and that stopped. I noticed a very slight wobble side to side but it seems stable enough. I do just walk at the moment, so I'm not sure if the wobble would become more pronounced if you jog / run/ Even with just a 2x4, the incline is noticeable when compared to yesterday's 'workout. I'm loving the incline - thanks for the idea!