What's that creaking sound?

itboffin
itboffin Posts: 20,052
edited May 2011 in Commuting chat
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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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.

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  • stardude
    stardude Posts: 255
    chainring bolts?
    2006 Giant TCR Team

    2006 Giant XTC SE & 2009 Exodus Blade
  • Kieran_Burns
    Kieran_Burns Posts: 9,757
    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 commuter
  • Jay dubbleU
    Jay dubbleU Posts: 3,159
    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 today :wink:
  • meanredspider
    meanredspider Posts: 12,337
    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 > ROUGH
  • acidstrato
    acidstrato Posts: 945
    clean & grease your BB threads
    Crafted in Italy apparantly
  • desweller
    desweller Posts: 5,175
    Stem/headset/shifters?
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  • greg66_tri_v2.0
    greg66_tri_v2.0 Posts: 7,172
    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.
    Swim. Bike. Run. Yeah. That's what I used to do.

    Bike 1
    Bike 2-A
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,052
    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.
  • meanredspider
    meanredspider Posts: 12,337
    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 > ROUGH
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,052
    Look keo which are pants at clipping into
    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.
  • meanredspider
    meanredspider Posts: 12,337
    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 > ROUGH
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,052
    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 :cry:
    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.
  • greg66_tri_v2.0
    greg66_tri_v2.0 Posts: 7,172
    Mate, it's time to step up.

    To the choice of a Champion.

    To Merckx Podios.

    Because you're worth it.
    Swim. Bike. Run. Yeah. That's what I used to do.

    Bike 1
    Bike 2-A
  • meanredspider
    meanredspider Posts: 12,337
    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 :cry:

    Tried these http://www.wiggle.co.uk/sidi-dura-ace-adaptor/#more

    I was thinking of going that route
    ROAD < Scott Foil HMX Di2, Volagi Liscio Di2, Jamis Renegade Elite Di2, Cube Reaction Race > ROUGH
  • meanredspider
    meanredspider Posts: 12,337
    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 > ROUGH
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,052
    Greg66 wrote:
    Mate, it's time to step up.

    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.
  • wvanry
    wvanry Posts: 78
    itboffin wrote:
    Look keo which are pants at clipping into
    I hate to say this but shitmano dura-ace pedals are best :/
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,052
    wvanry wrote:
    itboffin wrote:
    Look keo which are pants at clipping into
    I hate to say this but shitmano dura-ace pedals are best :/

    :shock:

    You've changed
    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.
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,052
    Right a new day so more things to test, lube and tighten :(
    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.
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,052
    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.
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,052
    18. Removed fork & headset (very clean)
    19. Removed stem & copperslipped
    20. Regreased fork & headset
    21. Adjusted front brake spring tension

    ---

    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.
  • desweller
    desweller Posts: 5,175
    Shifter clamps?
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  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    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.
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,052
    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.

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