Pieter Carl Taljaard Posted February 12, 2020 Posted February 12, 2020 Hi, Has anyone got a good reference on a bike store that can find and sort out a clicking sound when I pedal?I have a 2013 Specialized Stumpjumper Comp 29 Its been Centurion Cyclery 3 Times now and everytime I get it back its quiet for about 25km and then the sound comes back. Over the last couple of visits and service they replaced the following... Steering BearingsWheel Bearings (Front and Back)BBNew PedalsChecked all FSR BearingsSpokes and yet again today 2 weeks later click is back.
eddy Posted February 12, 2020 Posted February 12, 2020 (edited) Hi, Has anyone got a good reference on a bike store that can find and sort out a clicking sound when I pedal?I have a 2013 Specialized Stumpjumper Comp 29 Its been Centurion Cyclery 3 Times now and everytime I get it back its quiet for about 25km and then the sound comes back. Over the last couple of visits and service they replaced the following... Steering BearingsWheel Bearings (Front and Back)BBNew PedalsChecked all FSR BearingsSpokes and yet again today 2 weeks later click is back. Are your cleats worn or loose?Are all your chainring bolts tight ?Have you seen an orthopedic surgeon ? Maybe it is your knee.... Edited February 12, 2020 by eddy Ispeed_V, gemmerbal, SwissVan and 1 other 4
100Tours Posted February 12, 2020 Posted February 12, 2020 (edited) Things to try - 1. does the click happen at a set point on your pedal stroke (check pedals, crank, seat, seatpost, suspension), or does it change with speed (wheels)2. Get someone to ride with you to see if they can pinpoint it.3. put it on a stand and see if you can replicate the noise This can be as simple as a little dirt in your freehub or a chainring bolt thats loose. Edited February 12, 2020 by 100Tours
Eddy Gordo Posted February 12, 2020 Posted February 12, 2020 Check the frame for a crack KB280DT, Popit and AdamA 3
Stretched@Birth Posted February 12, 2020 Posted February 12, 2020 I once rode the 94.7 MTB on a new bike, big blade, click, click, click, middle and small ring, all was quiet, so rode the entire thing on the middle blade. Turned out that when on the big ring, the cable for the front derailleur protruded enough to touch the inside of the crank arm on every revolution. Tucked it away, and all was good... Frosty 1
quintonb Posted February 13, 2020 Posted February 13, 2020 My first go to is the seat post. Aluminum against carbon or aluminum is never ideal. Mark height before removing, clean nicely and apply copperslip. If you have a carbon seatpost then use some carbon compound.If that doesn't help then BB is the next thing to check. If you have press fit BB then good chance it's that. Do it yourself or get a friend to help you, process of elimination is the name of the game here. By doing it yourself you will know for sure what's been checked and what hasn't. henningvr, Captain Fastbastard Mayhem, Danger Dassie and 4 others 7
BaGearA Posted February 13, 2020 Posted February 13, 2020 Grease your rear Axle, you'd be surprised sometimes JA-Q001, David Marshall, henningvr and 2 others 5
Ashchest Posted February 13, 2020 Posted February 13, 2020 My bike also sometimes makes a click noise when pedalling and then it is the seat post that needs a cleaning and re grease. Beattbox 1
Hamstring Posted February 13, 2020 Posted February 13, 2020 Ride with earphones in problem solved. BuffsVintageBikes and Ed-Zulu 2
MORNE Posted February 13, 2020 Posted February 13, 2020 (edited) quick and cheap checks for clicks if you are out of solutions... -Where the saddle rails go into the housings of the saddles...give them some q20 or something. they love clicking away as dirt kreeps in there over time. also check and clean the clamps on the seatpost for the same. -seatpost. take out,clean, get a rag in that seat tube as deep as you can and clean that too. thin layer of grease or whatever you prefer (i hate carbon paste).my bike was at a shop once and they put carbon paste in there "for more resistance so it wouldn't have to clamp the dropper as tight". (hindering performance).....and it clicked from the first second i rode it. ....and as already mentioned,lube/wax/check your cleat interface. I have an annoying squeek/click on my left shoe I have to doctor every few weeks...probably need a new on on that shoe but meh. Edited February 13, 2020 by morneS555
Schnavel Posted February 13, 2020 Posted February 13, 2020 -seatpost. take out,clean, get a rag in that seat tube as deep as you can and clean that too. thin layer of grease or whatever you prefer (i hate carbon paste).my bike was at a shop once and they put carbon paste in there "for more resistance so it wouldn't have to clamp the dropper as tight". (hindering performance).....and it clicked from the first second i rode it. That's bound to end with your seatpost sliding down while riding... But I do agree that creaks are often from the seatpost, both in the frame, as well as the saddle rails.
Pure Savage Posted February 13, 2020 Posted February 13, 2020 Its a Spez, is the BB properly epoxied into the frame? Asking for a friend on another thread... I found my long lost click, well my bike shop did, a collapsed BB and dry seat post rails. Mongoose!, MORNE , Wannabe and 2 others 5
Jewbacca Posted February 13, 2020 Posted February 13, 2020 Have you watched 'The gods must be crazy'? Maybe your bike is talking to you..... SwissVan and AdamA 2
Longbarn Killer Posted February 13, 2020 Posted February 13, 2020 Check your saddle for cracks. AdamA and Dusty 2
MORNE Posted February 13, 2020 Posted February 13, 2020 (edited) That's bound to end with your seatpost sliding down while riding... But I do agree that creaks are often from the seatpost, both in the frame, as well as the saddle rails.its actually not anymore. lol you dont grease it like a cv joint....talking microns here, just to avoid a dry joint (what causes creaking with movement in most cases) Edited February 13, 2020 by morneS555
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