Star Trac: Identifying Noises on the Spinner Blade

[@SpinBikerRepair]

The noise heard is coming from the chain guard on either the crank sprocket or the flywheel sprocket. Absolutely 100% guaranteed the brake pad will not make that much noise. On average in a high volume Studio you can get a couple years abuse on the spinner brake pads before needing to replace them. That brake pad on that bike was relatively new and not worn out. I maintain 300 spinner indoor cycling bikes a month at over seven studios in Los Angeles.

[@cecjong]

Thanks for the video. Where can you buy these parts if I want to fix it at home?

[@greatertorontobicycleco6839]

We find that the BB / bearing's creak over time. The retaining compound seems to lose its hold. We're using loc-Tite 690 and the recommended Loc-Tite prep / degreaser. Bearings installed with a threaded BB press. Any thoughts / time? Thanks H

[@kenlor71]

what about overall vibration and horrible noise at high rpms ? Obviously NOT the chain. Star Trac Johnny G Spinner PRO 5800.

[@bartverstraeten2701]

My spinner blade is making an awful and loud chain noise. Bought the bike second hand. Lubricated the chain with a wax based product line up the flywheel, checked tension of the chain but still the sound. Could it be the bearings of the flywheel need to be replaced?

[@StarTracService]

Hi Bart, thank you for your feedback. For further troubleshooting help, please contact our Customer Service department at 1-800-503-1221, or [e-mail]. Thank you.

[@SpinBikerRepair]

See my review above. Remove the plastic chain guard. There you will see a plastic guard that protect the fingers from going into the chain, this is mounted around the crank sprocket. Additionally the guard on the flywheel sprocket maybe rubbing as well