Charl van Wyk Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 Before i go off to my LBS, I was hopping that you guys could assist me with a problem that i have with a strange sound coming from my frame everytime i stand or go over a bump. It's a loud snapping sound, i have checked every where and nothing is broken . I am not sure if it is coming from the saddle, seat stays or seat post. The bike is the 2009 Roubaix Pro
wisecrack Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 Is it not coming from the headset of the bike?
Charl van Wyk Posted January 16, 2009 Author Posted January 16, 2009 I have tried adjusting pressure from the head set and seat post when going over bump but it still happens every time.
AlpdHuez Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 I have the 2008 model of the same bike and have the same noise. Have sent the bike to the LBS on two occassions to have it checked out and both times and bike has come back with a clean bill of health. The LBS have also checked for cracks - none. I have therefore assumed that the noise - which in my instance comes from the fork area - is caused by the Zertz (elastomer inserts). This is only a hunch.
Speed Devil Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 What pedals do you ride with? I have Shimano Ultegra SPD-R's and when my cleats starting wearing out I get a ticking noise from the cleats.
Charl van Wyk Posted January 16, 2009 Author Posted January 16, 2009 Hi SD thanks, but no new cleats.
AlpdHuez Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 I had dura ace pedals that clicked (when the plate was worn out). Since then the pedal has been sorted out and the clicking remains.
greatwhite Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 You guys should be contacting the agent at least about this. get it in writing there in nothing wrong with the cracking sounds. otherwise, it fails outside warranty but the problem started when new and you loose out. My guess is the agent will want to see the bike themselves and investigate
Charl van Wyk Posted January 16, 2009 Author Posted January 16, 2009 Going to take it in to the my LBS on Monday will let you know the out come
DeltaOscar Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 This question seems to come up a lot with carbon frames.The usual reply from the bike mag Q & A's is that carbon frames can amplify and transfer noises, which on other frame materials would either never be heard, or would be easy to pinpoint. Creaky saddle bolts can sound like BB's, cables rattling can sound like headsets. etc. Hopefully it's nothing serious - good luck.
Johan Bornman Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 A bike shop owner recently PM'd me about a similar problem. I suggested that all (except for those that don't) mysterious noises emanate from the BB. He discovered that the aluminium BB shell had broken loose inside the carbon frame. Why not try and eliminate all the variables. If you can re-create the sound at will it is a question of: 1) Doing a wheelie over the obstable to eliminate the fork and headset.2) Riding with your feet off the pedals over the obstacle to eliminate the BB, cranks and pedals. Info like this will help your bike shop endlessly. So search for a creak can take several hours and no-one seems to want to pay for such a search. Let us know, it sounds as fascinating as cracks and creaks can possibly be.
Da2lip Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 Sill question but it is not the chain slapping the rear stay?? I know my SL2 makes a noise like that when I go over things?
AlpdHuez Posted January 23, 2009 Posted January 23, 2009 Did you manage to find anything about your click from your LBS?
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