tick tick tick

geoffnelder

My Dawes Galaxy has developed a tick noise down in the bottom bracket area that only manifests itself when pedalling. Not when freewheeling or pedalling backwards. I've checked the chain and gear mechanisms for any wire or part that might be causing it.
Is this likely to be a take it to the bike shop job?

homers_double

Try removing both pedals, greasing the threads and refitting.

Then do the same with the BB if it continues.

ElectronShepherd

Also, take a look at the cleats on the shoes, if you use cleats. It could be a loose cleat bolt.

geoffnelder

Thanks guys. I checked my cleated shoes but all appears fine and the noise doesn't occur on my other Dawes when using the same shoes.
I'll do the remove pedals regreasing and replacing trick. Thanks. That sounds like the IT engineer: Turn it off and on again

homers_double

It does and it doesn't. If the threads are dry then you get creaks and seeing as it's one of the first areas to absorb the power its highly likely thats going to be your problem.

I always copper slip my pedal threads and BB threads.

geoffnelder

Homer's Double. I owe you a pint! Hah. I removed both pedals - easier than last time cos I greased the thread - regreased, replaced. Then pumped finishline grease into the pedal itself. There's a removable screw on the axle end cos they're Speedplay pedals. Took it for a spin and yeay. No noise. Thanks peeps!

homers_double

No problems pal.