What's that creaking sound?
itboffin
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My Trek has begun to squeeze/creak when I get out of the saddle or mash a big gear, sounds like stress carbon rather than a metal on metal noise.
Let the endless hunt begin
1. Not the front fork dropouts
2. Not the front brakes rubbing
3. Not the chain
4. Not the front gears rubbing
5. Not the axles or springs
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Let the endless hunt begin
1. Not the front fork dropouts
2. Not the front brakes rubbing
3. Not the chain
4. Not the front gears rubbing
5. Not the axles or springs
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Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
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Your knees?Chunky Cyclists need your love too! :-)
2009 Specialized Tricross Sport
2011 Trek Madone 4.5
2012 Felt F65X
Proud CX Pervert and quiet roadie. 12 mile commuter0 -
I had a similar problem on the Genesis - turned out to be the pedals - drop of Locktite on the threat sorted it - in your case I imagine everything is creaking today0
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Almost certainly pedals or cleats. Mine does it all the time. Try moving your foot position/angle to see if the noise changes.ROAD < Scott Foil HMX Di2, Volagi Liscio Di2, Jamis Renegade Elite Di2, Cube Reaction Race > ROUGH0
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clean & grease your BB threadsCrafted in Italy apparantly0
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DesWeller wrote:Stem/headset/shifters?
This. Stem and bars first.
Try this: out of the saddle, mashing the biggest gear you can, then move your hands in on the bars so they are as close to the stem as you can manage. Minimises the leverage, see...?
If the creaking is still there and just as loud, look somewhere else.0 -
All very sound advice, i'm thinking front end ie stem and bar clamp ATM i've had this before on the Trek.
6. Chainring bolts
7. Bottom bracket (mmmm ceramic bearings)
8. Knees
9. Rear derailleur jockey wheels
10. front gear cable
....Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.0 -
Just out of interest (and without wishing to flog a dead horse) what pedals are you using?ROAD < Scott Foil HMX Di2, Volagi Liscio Di2, Jamis Renegade Elite Di2, Cube Reaction Race > ROUGH0
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Look keo which are pants at clipping intoRule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.0 -
itboffin wrote:Look keo which are pants at clipping into
Do a search on "creaking AND Keo" on here.....ROAD < Scott Foil HMX Di2, Volagi Liscio Di2, Jamis Renegade Elite Di2, Cube Reaction Race > ROUGH0 -
meanredspider wrote:itboffin wrote:Look keo which are pants at clipping into
Do a search on "creaking AND Keo" on here.....
I hate my Keo's I just can't get clipped in comfortably and traffic lights are a fooking nightmare.
SPDs work perfectly but wont fit my Sidi'sRule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.0 -
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itboffin wrote:meanredspider wrote:itboffin wrote:Look keo which are pants at clipping into
Do a search on "creaking AND Keo" on here.....
I hate my Keo's I just can't get clipped in comfortably and traffic lights are a fooking nightmare.
SPDs work perfectly but wont fit my Sidi's
Tried these http://www.wiggle.co.uk/sidi-dura-ace-adaptor/#more
I was thinking of going that routeROAD < Scott Foil HMX Di2, Volagi Liscio Di2, Jamis Renegade Elite Di2, Cube Reaction Race > ROUGH0 -
I binned my Keo cleats after about a week. Nose broke off one, they creaked like mad and I also found them far more difficult to clip into than SPDs.ROAD < Scott Foil HMX Di2, Volagi Liscio Di2, Jamis Renegade Elite Di2, Cube Reaction Race > ROUGH0
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To the choice of a Champion.
To Merckx Podios.
Because you're worth it.
Now you've just gotta stop smoking crack before bed. Even those journo from BR were shocked at your 1911 cycle footwear gramps.Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.0 -
wvanry wrote:itboffin wrote:Look keo which are pants at clipping into
:shock:
You've changedRule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.0 -
Right a new day so more things to test, lube and tightenRule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.0 -
11. Copper slip on all the stem bolts
12. Removed almost seized carbon seatpost and regreased
13. Checked condition of keo springs - fine
14. Check pump
15. Cleaned rims
16. Clean cable outers
17. Sprayed teflon lube in the downtube
Still a slight creaking, I know I should have just removed the forks headset & stem completely that's bound to be it, all that will happen now is i'll get about 10 miles into a ride and it'll start sounding like a rusty gate post in the wind. :evil:Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.0 -
18. Removed fork & headset (very clean)
19. Removed stem & copperslipped
20. Regreased fork & headset
21. Adjusted front brake spring tension
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noise is almost gone but i'm not fooled it'll be back :evil:Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.0 -
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Admit it, it's your arthritic knees/hips, not the bike. No noises from your right elbow as that is regularly excercised lifitng the glass of Pimms to your mouth, the rest of your body needs more excercise. When I get as old as you I'll probably creak as much as you do.I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.0
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DesWeller wrote:Shifter clamps?
Shut it you :evil:Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.0