HaydenWilson Posted June 6, 2012 Posted June 6, 2012 Hi all. have any of you had any experience with squeeks and groans coming from everywhere on your stumpy? I bought mine 2nd hand recently and the owner said that it sometimes squeeks and if it does, tighten the seatpost. I have done this and it has made no difference. he also said that the various linkages for the rear suspension had been recently replaced and did not need frequent lube. is this true? what is the best procedure for isolating the source of these squeeks? they could come from a variety of different moving parts as there are so many on this bike!
Bike Mob Posted June 6, 2012 Posted June 6, 2012 Ahhh... I love my hardtail... Sorry this doesn't help you! can of Q20 - each linkage one by one with test rides in between
Bike Mob Posted June 6, 2012 Posted June 6, 2012 (edited) Once you find the offending area - then treat it properly - torque, grease, carbon paste whatever it requires. Edited June 6, 2012 by Tarmac's Revenge
Stretch Posted June 6, 2012 Posted June 6, 2012 he also said that the various linkages for the rear suspension had been recently replaced and did not need frequent lube. is this true? how long have you been riding it since - I service my pivots bolts twice a year - strip and lube the bearings - and re-tighten. Another source for groans is the bolt attaching the rear shock to the frame - make sure it is at the right torque
Stevief Posted June 6, 2012 Posted June 6, 2012 I had groans on my bike , the culprit was my seatpost, i replaced it and voila groans gone
HaydenWilson Posted June 6, 2012 Author Posted June 6, 2012 I have had the bike for four weeks and have ridden it quite a few times. squeeks only appeared after riding very hard on a seriously rocky trail in groenkloof pretoria. i gather that the various bearings were replaced about 4 months ago.
HaydenWilson Posted June 6, 2012 Author Posted June 6, 2012 Hmmm. seatpost is a bit worn. maybe i should have a look at that...
NotSoBigBen Posted June 6, 2012 Posted June 6, 2012 'Seatpost worn'? I've been riding for 23+yrs never ever 'worn' a seatpost .... clearly I'm not riding hard enough
DaLoCo Posted June 6, 2012 Posted June 6, 2012 Maybe you forgot some porn on the Ipod's playlist......
mazambaan Posted June 6, 2012 Posted June 6, 2012 My old Mogoose is a moaner and groaner on the trail. As indicated above, check bolts for tightness, check suspension for movement. Continued groaning means, at best, re-lube and Loctite as appropriate. At worst, new bearings. I've seen the movie a few times, it's either a ghost flick or horror, seldom a happy ending.
reteid Posted June 19, 2012 Posted June 19, 2012 i am also on a mongoose.checked everything as the source of the squeaks but in the end it was my knees.i guess it is a process to determine where the sounds come from,but if i were you i would strip the bike and reassemble with lube in the right places and tightening of everything.if that does not take care of things at least you know your bike better and just live with it..
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