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Clunking noise only when pedaling at higher RPM not low RPM. Video of Issue linked

Bicycle Type: Gary Fisher Marlin Mountain Bike with 3x9 drive train.

Issue Description: When pedaling, there's a clunking noise emanating from what sounds like the cassette & hub interface but only at higher pedaling RPM. The clunking noise doesn't occur when pedaling at lower RPM. Proper cassette lock ring tightness has been verified with a torque wrench, so the cassette isn't loose. I have a video of the noise occurring only as pedal RPM increases to a certain speed, but I don't see how to attach the video to my post.: Video Displaying Issue

Background Information: I think this clunking issue started after changing the tires on my bike. I went from a mountain bike tire (2.1" wide?) to more road friendly tires that are 1.9" wide. Could the weight difference of the tires be causing the slack in the drive train and clunking? I verified that the chain isn't stretched with a chain stretch tool. The bottom bracket bearings/cranks are tight and quiet as well.

Clunking noise only when pedaling at higher RPM not low RPM

Bicycle Type: Gary Fisher Marlin Mountain Bike with 3x9 drive train.

Issue Description: When pedaling, there's a clunking noise emanating from what sounds like the cassette & hub interface but only at higher pedaling RPM. The clunking noise doesn't occur when pedaling at lower RPM. Proper cassette lock ring tightness has been verified with a torque wrench, so the cassette isn't loose. I have a video of the noise occurring only as pedal RPM increases to a certain speed, but I don't see how to attach the video to my post.

Background Information: I think this clunking issue started after changing the tires on my bike. I went from a mountain bike tire (2.1" wide?) to more road friendly tires that are 1.9" wide. Could the weight difference of the tires be causing the slack in the drive train and clunking? I verified that the chain isn't stretched with a chain stretch tool.

Clunking noise only when pedaling at higher RPM not low RPM. Video of Issue linked

Bicycle Type: Gary Fisher Marlin Mountain Bike with 3x9 drive train.

Issue Description: When pedaling, there's a clunking noise emanating from what sounds like the cassette & hub interface but only at higher pedaling RPM. The clunking noise doesn't occur when pedaling at lower RPM. Proper cassette lock ring tightness has been verified with a torque wrench, so the cassette isn't loose. I have a video of the noise occurring only as pedal RPM increases to a certain speed: Video Displaying Issue

Background Information: I think this clunking issue started after changing the tires on my bike. I went from a mountain bike tire (2.1" wide?) to more road friendly tires that are 1.9" wide. Could the weight difference of the tires be causing the slack in the drive train and clunking? I verified that the chain isn't stretched with a chain stretch tool. The bottom bracket bearings/cranks are tight and quiet as well.

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Clunking noise only when pedaling at higher RPM not low RPM

Bicycle Type: Gary Fisher Marlin Mountain Bike with 3x9 drive train.

Issue Description: When pedaling, there's a clunking noise emanating from what sounds like the cassette & hub interface but only at higher pedaling RPM. The clunking noise doesn't occur when pedaling at lower RPM. Proper cassette lock ring tightness has been verified with a torque wrench, so the cassette isn't loose. I have a video of the noise occurring only as pedal RPM increases to a certain speed, but I don't see how to attach the video to my post.

Background Information: I think this clunking issue started after changing the tires on my bike. I went from a mountain bike tire (2.1" wide?) to more road friendly tires that are 1.9" wide. Could the weight difference of the tires be causing the slack in the drive train and clunking? I verified that the chain isn't stretched with a chain stretch tool.