Crank making really horrible noise...

Crees46
Crees46 Posts: 2
edited May 2009 in MTB workshop & tech
Like the subject says, the crank on my Saracen X-ile (think its around 2002model)is making one hell of a racket when the bike is in motion but not pedaling

What can I do to sort this out?

if it needs a new crank thats no prob, I just want to get good parts for it, halfords would probably fit it with the same shit that was already there. and if anyone could suggest what I go for as I'm totaly new to this biking lark. would be most appreciated.

Cheers.

Comments

  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    err
    making one hell of a racket when the bike is in motion but not pedaling

    so why do you think it is the crank?

    more like a hub problem.
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  • Prowlus
    Prowlus Posts: 539
    could be a problem with the bottom bracket too . What sort of bb is it? Internal or external?
  • hamstrich
    hamstrich Posts: 112
    Prowlus wrote:
    could be a problem with the bottom bracket too . What sort of bb is it? Internal or external?

    BB doesn't make sense either, since the noise occurs when not pedalling - most likely a non-drivetrain issue. As nicklouse says, could well be a hub problem, or maybe the headset?
  • stu8975
    stu8975 Posts: 1,334
    Does it make a racket when you're pedalling?.....more likely rear hub or probably if i remember right they have a freewheel (7spd?) - screw on stylee, rather than a more modern freehub/cassette stylee. freewheels are cheap to replace if its that, but you may end up having to re-new your entire drivetrain as a new freewheel prob wont work with your current chain if its worn...freewheel/chain/chainrings (if they are removable) if not new chainset time. est around £50 inc fitting unless you can do it yourself. Do you have any pics of freewheel/cassette?