Guaranteed to Eliminate Hard-to-Identify Bike Noises [Cartoon]

Sometimes the best solutions aren't necessarily the simplest ones.
By Jeff Barber
   Last Updated:
Singletracks may earn commissions from affiliate links and/or receive products from manufacturers for review. Read our editorial guidelines here.

Sometimes the best solutions aren’t necessarily the simplest ones.

Keep up with the latest mountain bike news by adding Singletracks as a preferred source on Google.

 
Close-up image of a bicycle bottom bracket assembly, showcasing a black and green threaded component with the inscription "TIGHTEN DRIVE SIDE." The background features blurred bike parts, indicating a workshop or maintenance setting.
Culture
Squeaks and Creaks: Ride On, or Seek and Destroy? [Survey]
Brakes
How Can I Keep My Disc Brakes From Squealing and Squeaking? [Quick Question]
A high-quality mountain bike with a sleek black frame and vibrant orange and blue wheel rims, displayed in a lush green outdoor setting. The bike features a front suspension fork, a chain guide, and a towel hanging from the frame. Text overlay reads: "So many noises, so many possibilities. Let's look at the noise generators."
Mountain Bikes and Gear
How To Diagnose Noise, Vibration, and Harshness on Your MTB
A cartoon depicting two men in a bike shop. One man, scratching his head in confusion, stands beside a red mountain bike, while another man, wearing a yellow shirt, looks at the bike with a puzzled expression. The dialogue at the bottom reads: "I guess the specs said 12x1, not 1x12."
Culture
Mountain Bike Drivetrains [Cartoon]