Hi. Possibly the first time I have posted on here, other than to buy or sell something. I usually read the CTC forum, but as I have several Thorns perhaps I should read this instead. I have a Club Tour, a Sherpa and an Audax (all second hand or assembled from second hand frames and bits from the CTC forum). And yesterday the postman delivered me a second hand RST, in red. Very nice and beautifully packed by a fellow forum member. I made a few quick adjustments and cycled part way to the office and back today (30 miles in total). On the way in I noticed quite a bit of noise and vibration in gear 7, and also some in gear 12, but as I was battling a stiff headwind then it was hard to get much of a sense of anything.
On the way home, with a tailwind, I got a much better sense of what was what. And gear 7 is very loud and produces lots of vibration. I can still feel it tingling in my feet now. Gear 12 produces the same effect on a more moderate level, but even then you would not choose to ride in it for too long.
The hub is second hand, obviously, but I am told that it has not done many miles. Given that the vendor seems like a thoroughly decent chap, and the bike was in every way as described, better even, I am thinking that I have not been sold a pup, but I would like some reassurance about the hub and its noise if possible. I noticed Dan says that he feels vibration in gear 7.
Any comments appreciated. Thank you.