Ticking noises already...what do I do?

Iain C
Iain C Posts: 464
edited July 2008 in Workshop
Probably only done about 150 miles on the Giant (only a couple of weeks old) and last night it was making a really annoying noise.

Tickety...tick...squeak...tick..tick...tickety it went...not a regular tick tick tick as if it was happening on the same place every pedal stroke, it's not something stupid like a mech cable hitting a shoe and it's definitely drivetrain related as it does not do it when freewheeling. It also does'nt do it during gentle pedalling, it's more if you give it some beans, but it was getting REALLY annoying.

Normally I'd take it back to the shop but it was from an internet retailer and I don't really want the hassle...any thoughts on where to start? Groupset is SRAM rival...any known problems here?

Only other thought is the back wheel...my mate just bought a bike from a decent road bike shop and was advised to take his wheels back after 100 miles for a spoke release/re-tension. All of my back spokes are tight (Mavic Aksium flat jobbies) but there are changes in pitch between them...could it be the wheel?

Any help gratefuly received...thanks.
Trek Fuel EX7
On-One Inbred
Giant TCR A0
Claud Butler Dalesman

Comments

  • robgodd
    robgodd Posts: 28
    Hi there,

    I had a similar problem on my Giant, and it was driving me mad. Eventually I found out what it was: every now and then, the seatpost and its shim needs removing, cleaning and re-greasing.

    Always sorts it out for me.

    Regards,

    Rob
  • Iain C
    Iain C Posts: 464
    Hmmm, thanks for the pointer, but as a carbon post in the carbon top section of an Alliance frame, I don't think you are supposed to grease it, are you?
    Trek Fuel EX7
    On-One Inbred
    Giant TCR A0
    Claud Butler Dalesman
  • ride_whenever
    ride_whenever Posts: 13,279
    you are not, no, but you need some carbon assembly grease, do a search, there was a thread recently. Was it both standing and seated, because I'd be inclined if just seated to check the saddle bolts.
    Neeermad
    Carbon 456
    456 lefty
    Pompino
    White Inbred
  • Iain C
    Iain C Posts: 464
    Will try again tonight but I have a feeling it was standing too...definitely seemed to be coming from somewhere low on the bike...
    Trek Fuel EX7
    On-One Inbred
    Giant TCR A0
    Claud Butler Dalesman
  • Stuck on a Giant
    Stuck on a Giant Posts: 256
    Possibly the chain if it was joined with a joining pin?
    I had this problem where I hadn't got the pin in completely evenly and it seemed to just touch something every now and then.
    I don't know how the cranks are secured on SRAM, but they'd worked a bit loose on my Ultegra, and needed tightening, might be something to check.
  • ride_whenever
    ride_whenever Posts: 13,279
    Follow the park or sheldons guide to squeak finding, I think it could be jockey wheels, bb axle, cleats or hubs from your description
    Neeermad
    Carbon 456
    456 lefty
    Pompino
    White Inbred
  • Iain C
    Iain C Posts: 464
    Sorted...after a bit of fiddling tonight it was the pedals...I took them out of the cranks and reassembled with a smear of grease...all nice and quiet now.

    Topped off a really perfect evening ride...25 mile local loop, gorgeous sunshine and a new top speed of 40.6mph!
    Trek Fuel EX7
    On-One Inbred
    Giant TCR A0
    Claud Butler Dalesman
  • Cristian
    Cristian Posts: 8
    Had similar noises from my Giant Rincon, but sorted the issue by regreasing the pedal threads.
  • legs 11
    legs 11 Posts: 3
    Swap the rear wheel over with a mate or riding partener for a few miles, that way you can discount the rear wheel.
    The Sram cassette can be a little bit noisy until it's run in a bit as it has a cutout where there are no teeth on the gears.
    Tweak your rear mech cable up a couple of turns to see if it improves, as sometimes the cables settle into their ferrules after a couple of rides.
    Cheers, Rob :)

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