GT creak
clarkson
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I've had this problem ever since I've got the bike, but its really starting to annoy me now. Every time I pedal, either to accelerate or climb, theres a creaky/clicky sort of sound coming from the bb/crank sort of area. the sound is really hard to describe; not quite creaky but it is if you see what i mean.
its not the bb, thats new, the pedals/cranks are greased and tight, the whole drivetrain has been stripped and cleaned, its not seatpost creak, there are no crack/breaks in the frame, and im at a complete loss as to what it can be. does anyone know? the only other thing i can think of is the cranks (2001 XT) or the pivot bearings. can anyone shed some light on this?
many thanks!
its not the bb, thats new, the pedals/cranks are greased and tight, the whole drivetrain has been stripped and cleaned, its not seatpost creak, there are no crack/breaks in the frame, and im at a complete loss as to what it can be. does anyone know? the only other thing i can think of is the cranks (2001 XT) or the pivot bearings. can anyone shed some light on this?
many thanks!
I said hit the brakes not the tree!!
2006 Specialized Enduro Expert
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2008 Custom Merlin Malt 4
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2008 GT Avalanche Expert
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2006 Specialized Enduro Expert
http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/3192886/
2008 Custom Merlin Malt 4
http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/2962222/
2008 GT Avalanche Expert
http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/3453980/
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have you read and followed the how to find a creak on parktools?
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i have, and its not them either. i've removed them, cleaned them and replaced and are plenty tight enough.I said hit the brakes not the tree!!
2006 Specialized Enduro Expert
http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/3192886/
2008 Custom Merlin Malt 4
http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/2962222/
2008 GT Avalanche Expert
http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/3453980/0 -
My Hussefelt cranks alllllways creak. Even when I had a new pair. I can silence it for a while by oiling up around the b/b area and leaving the bike on its side overnight to let the oil seep in. But that's only a temporary fix.
They never seemed to be seated right and came loose quite often, possibly because I broke a b/b every 5 minutes and they never had time to 'wear in'
is there play in your pedals? That can cause creaking. check for play and pack them with grease anyway.0 -
i dont think its anything serious, ive been riding with it for a a year or 2, and nothings borken, its just bloody annoying!! thanks for all your suggestions guys.I said hit the brakes not the tree!!
2006 Specialized Enduro Expert
http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/3192886/
2008 Custom Merlin Malt 4
http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/2962222/
2008 GT Avalanche Expert
http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/3453980/0