Another Creaking Problem

Dog Breath
Dog Breath Posts: 314
edited November 2009 in The workshop
Riding a Planet X Pro Carbon (Shimano 10sp) and have been suffering with creaking noises for some time which I have been unable to cure. These (to me) appear to be drive-train related.

I have fitted a new BB, and replaced the rear hub bearings with ceramic ones. But I'm still getting creaking noises particularly when pedalling under load.

I'm thinking of changing the free-hub bearings next but I understand that this is a bit of a tough job. Is it worth just replacing the whole free-hub assembly?

Any suggestions greatly appreciated.

Cheers

DB
Planet-X SL Pro Carbon.
Tifosi CK3 Winter Bike
Planet X London Road Disc
Planet X RT80 Elite

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=123
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  • will3
    will3 Posts: 2,173
    I would look at seatposts etc etc for creaking noises, not bearings. It can be very deceptive where a noise is coming from as the whole bike is generally being twisted as you put power in.
  • spursn17
    spursn17 Posts: 284
    Same as I posted in the 'tick tick' thread. It could be this.......

    ......If you use cleats the noise could be the friction between them and the pedals, a very thin smear of grease on the contact points will cure it if it is.
  • bill_gates
    bill_gates Posts: 469
    will3 wrote:
    I would look at seatposts etc etc for creaking noises, not bearings. It can be very deceptive where a noise is coming from as the whole bike is generally being twisted as you put power in.

    Defo, my creaking that I originally though was my BB is now back but the acid test is to find out if it still 'creaks' or 'ticks' when standing up.

    I've got some Finishline grease which seems to do the trick every few weeks or so on the seatpost.

    Agree that the sounds of where the location of the culprit is very deceptive. :)

    "I like riding in my car, it's not quite a Jaguar."

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