# Loud tick sound when pedaling, difficult to find source

**URL:** <https://www.stridaforum.com/t/loud-tick-sound-when-pedaling-difficult-to-find-source/839>\
**Category:** Strida Problems and Answers\
**Created:** [June 4, 2012, 12:18pm UTC](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/loud-tick-sound-when-pedaling-difficult-to-find-source/839 "2012-06-04T12:18:26Z")\
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**Author:** ![Blackstridaaustria](https://www.stridaforum.com/user_avatar/www.stridaforum.com/blackstridaaustria/32/12_2.png) [@Blackstridaaustria](https://www.stridaforum.com/u/Blackstridaaustria)\
**Post date:** [June 21, 2012, 3:03pm UTC](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/loud-tick-sound-when-pedaling-difficult-to-find-source/839/24 "2012-06-21T15:03:15Z")

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Thank you, good pic!

And yes, it does need a special tool:

Jump to tool T [Strida workshop tool guide](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/strida-workshop-tool-guide/777/1)

or use this one:  
[http://www.parktool.com/product/freewheel-remover-FR-6](http://www.parktool.com/product/freewheel-remover-FR-6)

Usually the freewheel is tightened very hard!  
(I’m going to write a small post for an easy removal procedure asap.)

Be careful when ordering/purchasing these tools, I’ve seen the Shimano tool in USA for over 78 $, while in Spain it was available for just 9,50 Euro (without shipping).  
If you’re unable to find it for an acceptable price you might consider to pm me.

Please note also:

> [@Googleg](#):
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> I double-checked and there is no identification/brand on that tool. It came with the new freewheel (which I paid around 35 euros).

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