Welcome to Further Details, a series dedicated to ubiquitous but overlooked elements hidden on your favorite products. This week: the source of a mysterious bicycle sound.

In the middle of a bike ride, a friend asked a question I’d never thought too deeply about before: “what’s up with that buzzing noise my bike makes when I’m coasting?” Since I wasn’t totally sure of the answer, I said I’d get back to him.

Then I started reaching out to experts and ended up opening a real can of… pawls. (More on that later.) Turns out there are two main factors — one very much functional and one rather flashy — and every bike makes a buzz all its own. Here’s the scoop.

The Functional Reason

Excluding fixies, modern bikes have a sub-component of the rear wheel, the freehub, that permits the it to keep spinning when you stop pedaling, explains Samuel Johnson, a veteran bike mechanic and independent bike dealer who’s now the North American General Market Manager for Hunt Bike Wheels.

“The sound emitted from this simply designed piece of engineering,” he adds, “draws attention and strong opinions from bike dweebs.”

The freehub has a few jobs, including attaching your cassette to your wheel hub and transferring power from the rider to the wheel. The most notable function here, however, is allowing the drivetrain to instantly disengage — almost like a clutch being squeezed on a motorcycle — when you stop pedaling.

What’s actually inside that freehub, making all that racket? Pawls! The aforementioned term refers to little curved levers that engage with the teeth of a cogwheel so that it can only turn one direction.

“Pawls are held in place by springs pushing the pawls up out of the freehub and oriented to “click” out of the way of the engagement points found on the inner part of the hub shell when the wheel is moving faster than the hub,” explains Johnson. “Those engagement points look like sharp notches, designed to ‘catch’ the pawls, when the rider is pedaling. The sound we hear when we stop pedaling is made from each pawl being pushed quite firmly across each ratchet as the wheel rotates.”

Think of a ratchet wrench, which makes its own almost cricket-like noise when you move it back to the starting point while screwing in a bolt. Just like your bike, it’s virtually silent when you are applying force, and louder during the “easy” part.

The Flashy Reason

While some sort of noise is intrinsic to the design, some bikes sound different or louder than others. A lot of variables can affect the acoustics, including the volume of dead space in the hub, the thickness of the hub shell, the number of contact points, the level of lubrication and the speed at which you’re coasting.

But just as “nothing sounds like a Harley,” brands have been known to harness a distinctive vibe as something of branding tool.

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“Some hub manufacturers market their signature noise as a badge of honor and associate it with the sound of ‘angry bees’ — nod to Chris King,” says Johnson. “While Hunt wheels are perceived to be a bit loud when coasting, we are certainly not the loudest and we also offer “quiet” freehub options for some road wheelsets. This is achieved by slightly rounding the tip of the pawls that would normally drag across the engagement teeth in the hub shell.”

Ironically, or perhaps not-so-ironically when you consider the ear-splitting sound of high-end sports cars, pricier bikes often make more noise than cheaper ones. Why?

“First of all, the wheels on expensive bikes tend to be very light, sometimes hollow, so the noise of the freewheel is amplified as it vibrates down the spokes to the rims,” chimes in Andrew Laws, a cycle blogger and former editor of the bike news site VeloBalls.com. “Perhaps your megabucks bike has ceramic rather than metal hubs or bearings — these would also make a difference to the resonant noise. Carbon frame tubes are larger than steel tubes, so they can amplify the freewheel noise some more.”

Then again, anyone who’s spent time around hardcore, dyed-in-the-spandex, leg-shaving cyclists might be aware of a simpler explanation.

“There’s a running joke in cycling circles that expensive bikes make more noise so that people know how much money the riders have to fling around,” he says. “Bling is a big deal to some riders.”

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<a class="clickable-image-link clickable-image-embed-item clickable-image-product-link" href="https://go.skimresources.com?id=31959X896062&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ashford.com%2Fray-ban%2Frb3016f-990-5855.html&xcust=deal-gallery" target="_blank" data-vars-ga-product-sem3-brand="Ray-Ban" data-vars-ga-product-sem3-category="" data-vars-ga-product-brand="Ray-Ban" data-desturl="https://go.skimresources.com?id=31959X896062&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ashford.com%2Fray-ban%2Frb3016f-990-5855.html&xcust=deal-gallery" data-id="" data-order="14" data-vars-ga-product-price="$69.99" data-vars-ga-product-id="5555f39a-9977-4804-8095-93ffd6afc669" data-vars-ga-media-role="" data-vars-ga-gallery-id="6f0732a3-ecdd-4f8a-bfe9-f92e8deb398a" data-vars-ga-product-sem3-id="" data-vars-ga-outbound-link="https://go.skimresources.com?id=31959X896062&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ashford.com%2Fray-ban%2Frb3016f-990-5855.html&xcust=deal-gallery" aria-label="$70 $204 Ray-Ban Clubmaster Sunglasses”>

Ray-Ban Clubmaster Sunglasses

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$134 OFF (66%)

Ray-Bans can frequently be found on sale, but what cannot frequently be found on sale is one of the brand’s most iconic frames, the Clubmaster. Equally rare is finding polarized shades for under $100. 

READ ABOUT THE BEST RECENT STYLE RELEASES

<a class="clickable-image-link clickable-image-embed-item clickable-image-product-link" href="https://go.skimresources.com?id=31959X896062&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lg.com%2Fus%2Ftvs%2Flg-65un8500pui-uhd-4k-tv&xcust=deal-gallery" target="_blank" data-vars-ga-product-sem3-brand="" data-vars-ga-product-sem3-category="" data-vars-ga-product-brand="" data-desturl="https://go.skimresources.com?id=31959X896062&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lg.com%2Fus%2Ftvs%2Flg-65un8500pui-uhd-4k-tv&xcust=deal-gallery" data-id="" data-order="15" data-vars-ga-product-price="$700.00" data-vars-ga-product-id="a5a69838-8997-48e2-b0ee-fe2806343687" data-vars-ga-media-role="" data-vars-ga-gallery-id="6f0732a3-ecdd-4f8a-bfe9-f92e8deb398a" data-vars-ga-product-sem3-id="" data-vars-ga-outbound-link="https://go.skimresources.com?id=31959X896062&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lg.com%2Fus%2Ftvs%2Flg-65un8500pui-uhd-4k-tv&xcust=deal-gallery" aria-label="$700 $900 LG 85 Series 65-inch 4K Smart UHD TV with AI ThinQ”>

LG 85 Series 65-inch 4K Smart UHD TV with AI ThinQ

$200 OFF (22%)

This UHD smart TV from LG has built-in Alexa, an ultra-fast a9 Gen 3 AI 4K processor and emits some of the crispest blacks and colors you’ve ever seen on a television. Right now is the time to buy as brands prepare to roll out the newer models.

READ ABOUT ADDING HDMI PORTS TO YOUR TV

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Reigning Champ Midweight Slim Sweatpant

Reigning Champ avantlink.com

$30 OFF (25%)

This is our pick for the best upgraded sweatpants. They are slim but have a gusset for freedom of movement and flatlock seams to prevent chaffing if you’re headed out on a run or to the gym.

READ ABOUT THE BEST SWEATPANTS

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Apple Watch Series 6

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$40 OFF (8%)

Equipped with cellular, this watch can get calls, texts and directions without your phone. You can also monitor your blood oxygen levels and heart rhythm with Apple’s new health apps. 

READ ABOUT THE BEST APPLE WATCH ACCESSORIES

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Black Diamond Spot Headlamp

Black Diamond backcountry.com

$10 OFF (25%)

This is our editor’s pick for the best headlamp you can buy. It is simple in the best ways: it runs on AAA batteries, it’s waterproof and can beam light out 80 meters ahead of you. Plus it is all controlled by one button. 

READ ABOUT THE BEST HEADLAMPS

<a class="clickable-image-link clickable-image-embed-item clickable-image-product-link" href="https://go.skimresources.com?id=31959X896062&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.urbanoutfitters.com%2Fshop%2Fpatagonia-classic-retro-fleece-jacket%3Fcategory%3Dmens-clothing-sale%26color%3D050%26type%3DREGULAR%26quantity%3D1&xcust=deal-gallery" target="_blank" data-vars-ga-product-sem3-brand="Patagonia" data-vars-ga-product-sem3-category="" data-vars-ga-product-brand="Patagonia" data-desturl="https://go.skimresources.com?id=31959X896062&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.urbanoutfitters.com%2Fshop%2Fpatagonia-classic-retro-fleece-jacket%3Fcategory%3Dmens-clothing-sale%26color%3D050%26type%3DREGULAR%26quantity%3D1&xcust=deal-gallery" data-id="" data-order="19" data-vars-ga-product-price="$149.99" data-vars-ga-product-id="5c90566a-7ff8-4c3b-a62e-39c7f6b72d41" data-vars-ga-media-role="" data-vars-ga-gallery-id="6f0732a3-ecdd-4f8a-bfe9-f92e8deb398a" data-vars-ga-product-sem3-id="" data-vars-ga-outbound-link="https://go.skimresources.com?id=31959X896062&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.urbanoutfitters.com%2Fshop%2Fpatagonia-classic-retro-fleece-jacket%3Fcategory%3Dmens-clothing-sale%26color%3D050%26type%3DREGULAR%26quantity%3D1&xcust=deal-gallery" aria-label="$150 $199 Patagonia Classic Retro Fleece Jacket”>

Patagonia Classic Retro Fleece Jacket

Patagonia skimresources.com

$49 OFF (25%)

Classic design? Check. High-pile fleece? Check. Epic retro purple colorway? Check. This windproof jacket is perfect for spring, plus you know you can trust a Patagonia item to last for life. 

READ ABOUT THE BEST FLEECE JACKETS

<a class="clickable-image-link clickable-image-embed-item clickable-image-product-link" href="https://go.skimresources.com?id=31959X896062&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fcowaymega.com%2Fcollections%2Fshop-all-page%2Fproducts%2Fcoway-airmega-400s%3Fvariant%3D33436459827335&xcust=deal-gallery" target="_blank" data-vars-ga-product-sem3-brand="" data-vars-ga-product-sem3-category="" data-vars-ga-product-brand="" data-desturl="https://go.skimresources.com?id=31959X896062&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fcowaymega.com%2Fcollections%2Fshop-all-page%2Fproducts%2Fcoway-airmega-400s%3Fvariant%3D33436459827335&xcust=deal-gallery" data-id="" data-order="20" data-vars-ga-product-price="$636.65" data-vars-ga-product-id="399a61ff-4dcc-46ee-8207-5a9f985968d9" data-vars-ga-media-role="" data-vars-ga-gallery-id="6f0732a3-ecdd-4f8a-bfe9-f92e8deb398a" data-vars-ga-product-sem3-id="" data-vars-ga-outbound-link="https://go.skimresources.com?id=31959X896062&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fcowaymega.com%2Fcollections%2Fshop-all-page%2Fproducts%2Fcoway-airmega-400s%3Fvariant%3D33436459827335&xcust=deal-gallery" aria-label="$637 $749 Coway Airmega 400S Air Purifier”>

Coway Airmega 400S Air Purifier

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$112 OFF (15%)

This smart air purifier has five fan settings, can cover over 1500 sq. ft. of space and can recycle all the air in a room twice an hour. Bonus points for not being an eyesore like most air purifiers.

READ OUR AIR PURIFIER GUIDE

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PC Task Lamp

skimresources.com

$99 OFF (25%)

Now that we’ve been working from home for a year, it is time to start upgrading some of the home office pieces we scoured around the garage for. A lamp obviously provides necessary light, but also looks darn good on your desk. 

READ ABOUT THE BEST STANDING DESKS

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POC Omne Air Spin Helmet

POC

$30 OFF (20%)

Whether you’re a seasoned rider or just ride a couple times a week, you need a helmet. POC makes some of the best in the business, and this one is an excellent value, especially at 20 percent off. 

READ ABOUT THE BEST NEW FITNESS GEAR

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Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones

Sony

$72 OFF (21%)

Sony’s latest and greatest, the WH-1000XM4 features Active Noise Cancelling, an unreal 30 hours of battery life, touch-sensor buttons, and wearing detection that pauses playback when they are removed. This is one of the best prices we’ve seen on this set of headphones.

READ OUR SONY HEADPHONES GUIDE

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GreenPan Craft 8″ & 10″ Skillet Set

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