Sprocket Bearing?

[sockky]

Hey guys. Recently just got my bike serviced and MOT'd and all was dandy!.. Until 100 miles later.

Was on my way home the other day and got some horrible crunch, clanky like noises and almost felt like I had a flat tyre when going round corners. Sounded like it was coming from my sprockets/chain.

I was told that my chain had a tight spot (but would nothing serious), so got off and checked it to see if they had adjusted it funny, seemed a little on the slack side but nothing too serious.

Anyway, got home done some adjustments to my chain but alas, still the horrible noises. So I decided to pull the rear wheel off. I've never had a bearing go so don't really know what i'm looking at but the bearing on the sprocket seems to have some play, if i stick my finger in the center i'm able to jiggle that part around, easily.

Is this likely the culprit?

Cheers in advance for any suggestions!

 

[sockky]

Well at least it sounds like my diagnostic skills are on point.

I did have to ride it home, which was around 18-20~ miles from when I first heard it so hopefully haven't caused any excess damage.

I'll order a new bearing now. Worth replacing all rear bearings at the same time, or just the individual?

 

[sockky]

I actually ended up ordering myself some rubber cush drive, spacer things (what ever they're bloody called!) along with replacement bearings. They were only £14 so thought I may as well swap them out while I've got the wheel off.

I'm all read up on chain adjustments / tensions so not to worry there

All the bits have turned up at home today so will tackle this tomorrow, I'll make sure to follow up with an update

 

[sockky]

All done and once again running smooth! Was pretty easy too. Old bearing was... Pooped to say the least.

Honestly, the thing that shocked me the most was the level of noise coming from such a small thing.

Cheers for the help though, guys!