TLK Posted October 12, 2015 Posted October 12, 2015 Hi I was wondering if anyone has some ideas on an annoying creaking noise I seem to have developed on my left pedal/cleat/crank, I am not sure which is the culprit! Just some background into the problem, I have recently changed my shoes and cleats on my road bike and this seems to be when the creaking occurred, although just before that I also changed the group set on the bike and they had to remove the crank etc. So now I am not sure where the problem lies. Some people have said if its the cleats then it is more of a squeaking sound, and if it's the crank then its a deeper creaking noise. I seem convinced it the cleats , so thats why I just need some other opinions. (The bike is carbon btw) I have a set of Look Keo Blade pedals on the bike, which I have not changed and so I figured it can't be them.I did however change from the "grey" 5 degree float Look cleats, to the "black" 0 degree float pedals and changed my shoes to Shimano R321's. Some internet searches suggest spraying some oil/lube on the cleat, but i am a bit worried to try that incase my shoes un-cleat without notice. I have obviously checked to make sure every thing is tight on the shoes and cleats and the crank seems pretty secure, although I don't really know what to look for on the crank/bottom bracket, so any advise would be great cause its getting quite annoying when riding in a group and everyone looks at you, cause of the noise. Thanks in advance
J∆kk∆ls Posted October 12, 2015 Posted October 12, 2015 I have had similar issues with my Look pedals and it occurs mostly when I'm out of the saddle when climbing or sprinting. I'm not sure what causes the problem other than time wearing it down. Usually after a good service the problem is fixed and I have never asked the mechanic what the problem was. I'll be sure to ask next time. All I can say in this regard is, if it creaks take it for a service!
Gregc Posted October 12, 2015 Posted October 12, 2015 Take an old candle and rub onto the top of the cleat where it comes into contact with the shoe, Sorted out my creaking Look pedals
TLK Posted October 13, 2015 Author Posted October 13, 2015 Take an old candle and rub onto the top of the cleat where it comes into contact with the shoe, Sorted out my creaking Look pedals Thanks for the adviseThat seems to have solved it
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