clicking noise when pedalling
millerbear
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I've developed a slight clicking noise from the crank region mainly when in gears 10-19,it's not overly loud but it's driving me mad on long trips!can anybody help!!!!!
its an slx crank by the way.
its an slx crank by the way.
BMC Trailfox 02
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Blimey, you count your gear numbers ? I haven't a clue which gears 10 - 19 are on my bike !
I'm assuming this is middle chainring and all 9 sprockets at the back ?
Anyway, does the click happen at the same point in your crank revolution ?
If so:
* check that your front derailleur isn't catching on the RHS crank arm or a chainring
* check that your front derailleur's inner cable isn't sticking out and catching on the cranks
* check you don't have a seriously bent tooth on one of the chain rings
If it's not always at the same crank rotation position, then it could be bearing issues...0 -
thanks for that!yes it is the middle chainring and it is in the same place every goddam time lol.
I shall investigate it tonight. :PBMC Trailfox 020 -
Check the chainring bolts
also check your chain has no stiff links....0 -
Might be a long shot but I had this with a cheap set of pedals and one pedal was cross threaded and working its way lose, changed pedals and its been fine for a year with no clicking.0
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shoelaces are another classic one...
Read the article from sheldon brown about diagnosing clicks and tings... You could be here a while!0 -
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My friend had same problem. If it isnt a periodic sound (ie doesnt click every rotation) take a look at your frame. Maybe cracked.Giant XTC SE 2006
Cube LTD Race 2009
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Have tried getting out of the seat whilst pedaling? I know it sounds odd but I spent ages chasing a similar type of noise around my bike and in the end I found that the seat rails were clicking as they were not fully tightened.0
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thanks for all the help guys,just taken it for a service and the noise has now dissapeared!!I'm still none the wiser as to what was causing it but who cares now!I'm back to smooth quiet pedallingBMC Trailfox 020
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Glad it's sorted. My last creaking sound was from my cranks. The left one became a little loose, discovered that and tightened the bolt. All good.Many happy trails!0