Warning signs
Is your bike trying to tell you something?
Odd noises, poor shifting, a soft brake lever — every symptom points somewhere. Pick what you're noticing.
Chain Skipping Under Load
The chain jumps or slips when you pedal hard.
Ride with careGrinding Noise While Pedalling
A rough, grinding sound that follows the pedal stroke.
Safe to keep ridingSquealing or Squeaking Brakes
A high-pitched noise every time you brake.
Safe to keep ridingClicking With Every Pedal Stroke
A sharp click, once per rotation, in time with your pedalling.
Ride with careWobbly or Untrue Wheel
The wheel visibly wobbles side to side as it spins.
Stop and checkClunk From the Front End Under Braking
A dull clunk through the handlebars when you brake hard.
Safe to keep ridingGears Not Shifting Smoothly
Shifts feel hesitant, delayed, or need extra clicks.
Stop and checkSpongy or Mushy Brake Lever
The brake lever feels soft and pulls further than usual.
Safe to keep ridingCreaking Saddle or Seatpost
A creak that happens with every pedal stroke, from around the seat.
Stop and checkChain Suck
The chain sticks to the chainring instead of releasing cleanly.
Safe to keep ridingTyre Losing Pressure
A tyre that's gradually going soft, rather than suddenly flat.
Stop and checkE-Bike Battery Warning Light
A flashing or solid warning icon on the battery or display.
Stop and checkE-Bike Motor Error Code
The display shows a numbered or lettered fault code instead of normal riding info.
Safe to keep ridingE-Bike Assist Feels Weaker Than Normal
The motor is still working, but noticeably less powerfully than usual.
Safe to keep ridingRattling From the Derailleur
A metallic rattle from around the rear wheel, worse over bumps.
Safe to keep ridingClicking or Buzzing Freehub Noise
A clicking or buzzing sound when coasting without pedalling.