metalic knock in my Torker LX 24"

I an new to the sport, and (happily) received a new Torker LX 24" for
Christmas. I've practiced quite a bit and thorougly won over. Lately
I've noticed a very light metal to metal "knock" or "ping" when I pedal
or pick up the unicycle and shake it. The sound seems to be coming from
the hub area. After taking off the wheel, I can tell that it's not the
cranks. The bearings look fine and don't have any lateral play. Hard to
tell though since they're sealed.
I've read through the threads and know that some people have had
trouble with the bearings on this model. Everything runs fine and is
smooth as silk. It's possible that this sound has always been there,
but I doubt it. I've had a good deal of experience working on bikes, so
repairs are not a problem if need be. Since the unicycle is brand new,
I would rather get things taken care of when the warrenty is still
good.
Any suggestions other than to keep on enjoying?
Thanks,
Brian


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i had the same problem but it comes and goes....i think it was my pedals
becouse i replaced them and it rarly happens now


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dorfman

i started unicycling on christmas 05
on that day i accomplished
forward unicycling 40ft
freemounting 6 times succesfulling
number of strange looks recieved whilst learning 34(i counted)
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it happend to me on my uni, and it was the spokes. They were a little
loose. You should see it thats what it is. If it is the spoked bring it
into a bikeshop and have them tighten them, unless you have spoke
wrench.


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I also recieved the exact same uni for christmas and i am also just
starting out. from the way you are describing.. it sounds a lot like
what happened to mine. it turned out that the nuts on the bolts that
attach the wheel to the rest of the uni were loose. just get a hex key
and tighten them. but i'm not sure if thats the situation with yours.


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Thanks for the input. I'll check on all of the above. It's cool to know
there's such an interest.
Thanks,
Brian


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Add a new one to the list. After trying everything suggested, I found
out it's a loose spacer between the bearing and the hub. Nothing to
worry about -I guess.
Thanks for the input,
Brian


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