Bosch Performance Line CX motor sounds like a loud milk float. Is it normal?

[Philip Copley]

Hi John, he says he could hear his own motor as well as mine when riding close together, regards, Phil.

 

[Old Fart At Play]

Hi John, he says he could hear his own motor as well as mine when riding close together, regards, Phil.

Hi Phil, that's brilliant, thanks v much. My wife can't hear her AL3 above my CX4, so it definitely sounds like my motor is noiser than it should be. I know this isn't scientific, but it is interesting!
Thanks again
Cheers, John

 

[Old Fart At Play]

UPDATE

Just rode the bike back from the bike shop, complete with new motor.
What a difference! Not nearly as loud, and I couldn't hear the tinnitus-like jangling. Very happy!

Now I can swap over my Brooks saddle, change the handlebars etc and generally make it mine.

I wasn't certain that there was a problem, but I am so pleased that I took it back.

Cheers, John