I have a Bosch Active Line Plus motor on a 2019 Trek Dual Sport +. At about 400 miles I started getting a clicking noise that starts after 6-9 miles of riding (recording attached). My wife has the same bike and hers does not make any noise.
It's a tick…tick…tick sound when pedaling. It can start immediately, but usually after 6-9 miles. It might be heat related as the noise starts sooner on a hot day. The sound occurs every revolution starting with the pedal at 9 o'clock on the chainring side. It happens when motor is on and off. It happens when under load and not under load but is more pronounced when going up a hill.
Bosch told me to take it to a certified bike shop, but they are backed up for weeks because of COVID 19 bike demand. I am convinced it is the motor, which is still under warranty, but am concerned it will be had to reproduce by a shop since it usually only happens after miles of riding.
I found a Bosch tech bulletin that describes the problem perfectly, but it was for a much earlier Bosch motor design. At this point I am going to wait until winter when I don't ride my bike and have it looked at then.
Any other thoughts as to what the problem could be? The drivetrain, pedals, etc. are in excellent shape.
It's a tick…tick…tick sound when pedaling. It can start immediately, but usually after 6-9 miles. It might be heat related as the noise starts sooner on a hot day. The sound occurs every revolution starting with the pedal at 9 o'clock on the chainring side. It happens when motor is on and off. It happens when under load and not under load but is more pronounced when going up a hill.
Bosch told me to take it to a certified bike shop, but they are backed up for weeks because of COVID 19 bike demand. I am convinced it is the motor, which is still under warranty, but am concerned it will be had to reproduce by a shop since it usually only happens after miles of riding.
I found a Bosch tech bulletin that describes the problem perfectly, but it was for a much earlier Bosch motor design. At this point I am going to wait until winter when I don't ride my bike and have it looked at then.
Any other thoughts as to what the problem could be? The drivetrain, pedals, etc. are in excellent shape.