Stem Noise

antlaff
antlaff Posts: 583
edited June 2011 in Workshop
Just a quick one but each time i get out of the saddle i get groaning noises from the stem/bars - it is a carbon stem and alloy bars. Would the connection be too tight or loose. Havent got a torque wrench so going on feel?
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  • keef66
    keef66 Posts: 13,123
    Try reassembling with a smear of carbon assembly paste at the interface and you shouldn't need to tighten the bolts too much to get it silent.

    Works on my carbon seatpost / alloy frame
  • doktorsteve
    doktorsteve Posts: 112
    Assembly paste may not work. I used assembly paste and the noises started! Check for movement in the bearings by holding the front brake on and rocking the front wheel back and forth.

    If you find play or clicking then you could check the preload on the top cap after loosening the stem bolts.

    If the preload is OK then I am not sure what the next step is!!
    I'm waiting for a suggestion from Ribble.
    100% ME!
    Do you think I would be this bad on drugs?
  • gilesjuk
    gilesjuk Posts: 340
    Change the stem for a metal one. Or the bars for carbon ones.

    Carbon and metal sounds like a recipe for noise.
  • Rodrego Hernandez
    Rodrego Hernandez Posts: 1,436
    Check the front quick release too

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