Grayskull Posted November 3, 2009 Share Howsit guys During my ride over the weekend bike started making a tickinh/creaking noise. On investigation I found it to happen at a particular part of my pedal revolutuon If I get off the bike and turn the crank, there is no noise Now I don't really tinker with the components on my bike, but was told that I should have the crank "regreased" Person told me that the bolts in the crank need to be loosened and regreased Is that correct or could it be some other issue? Thanks Grayskull2009-11-15 12:51:23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclenut Posted November 3, 2009 Share check the pedal axle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L'Bie Posted November 3, 2009 Share Also had the same irritation quite recently. New BB and everything done by the book, but the noise persisted. It turned out to be the pedals. On close inspection I found a tiny amount of play on the left pedal. Anyway, did a replacement and all is well again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weight Weenie Posted November 3, 2009 Share L'Bie what pedals were you running? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eugene Posted November 4, 2009 Share I had same problem on 2 of my bikes. The one turned out to be the headset (this is after I paid R400 for a new BB as recomended by a shop) and the other turned out to be a loose saddle.  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speed Devil Posted November 4, 2009 Share I had the same problem, where the creak happened at exactly the same point during each revolution. It turned out to be my cleats that were a bit worn.Every now and again I would spray the contact area of the pedal with Q20 and then it would be fine for a week or 2 again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fandacious Posted November 4, 2009 Share ride it until it break, then fix it.   my bike almost always has some or other creak. If you pay attention to it, it will drive you mad.   pedal until you see stars and you will soon forget about your pedal creaking... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ha Ha Kieran Posted November 4, 2009 Share It's most probably the bearings around the pedal axle. I had the same problem with mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat-i Posted November 4, 2009 Share  I had same problem on 2 of my bikes. The one turned out to be the headset (this is after I paid R400 for a new BB as recomended by a shop) and the other turned out to be a loose saddle.   where did you get a BB for 400?  or was i ripped off on monday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowbee Posted November 4, 2009 Share ok, I like the two proponents. Ride it till it breaks. Check the pedals, cause mine does it do and I can get a nice creak rythm going. Oh yes, whats the difference between a creak and a squeak ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grayskull Posted November 4, 2009 Share Lol!!!! Some nice and varying advice! Will start with lubing my cleats and pedals with Q20 Then will check my saddle if it still persists And ill take it to have it checked at a bike shop   Ps. When you guys refer to the pedal axle, is that the same as the BB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speed Devil Posted November 5, 2009 Share Lol!!!! Some nice and varying advice! Will start with lubing my cleats and pedals with Q20 Then will check my saddle if it still persists (Also check the rails of the saddle. Take the saddle off the seatpost' date=' clean it nicely, grease the rails lightly and reassemble)And ill take it to have it checked at a bike shop Ps. When you guys refer to the pedal axle, is that the same as the BB? The pedal axle is the actual axle in the pedal...the one you screw into the crankarm. Take the pedals off and turn the axle with your fingers and feel if the bearings feel rough. The bearings could maybe just need a bit of grease.[/quote'] Â Â Speed Devil2009-11-05 15:32:36 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grayskull Posted November 5, 2009 Share Any particular grease type preferred? If not please suggest something that is readily available   Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Mob Posted November 6, 2009 Share What pedals do you have - I reckon they are the culprit. You need to open the pedals and grease the axle - please do not use q20!!! Your entire pedal will squeek if you have q20 between the cleat and body. Your pedal should be clean and dry - no lube other than a tiny bit on the spring, but wipe off excess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2wheelsgood Posted November 6, 2009 Share I have a similar problem, a highly intermittent creaking that appears mostly on uphills, at random points in the revolution. As has been suggested, I'm just pedaling till somethin breaks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Mob Posted November 6, 2009 Share sounds like your saddle...or seatpost as you put more pressure to the pedals and your body rocks...wouldnt be in time as with a crank or pedal noise. Check if the noise persists while standing... if not- then saddle area. If it does then it's something else, check crank bolts, loose spoke in wheels. Dry headset... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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