click and a creak

[rsvdaz]

has developed on my bike.

it seems as though its coming from the lhs crank or pedal.

I have spd pedals M540 or similar

bike is only a few weeks old so im guessing its not the BB

 

[farina]

has developed on my bike.

it seems as though its coming from the lhs crank or pedal.

I have spd pedals M540 or similar

bike is only a few weeks old so im guessing its not the BB

 

[farina]

I spent weeks and lots of money buying new pedals before I tightened up the wheels onto the frame - worked like magic!

 

[Hydra]

I spent weeks and lots of money buying new pedals before I tightened up the wheels onto the frame - worked like magic!

+1 for this.


I went through two bottom brackets, replaced cleats, tightened and greased all likely bolts, removed mudguards and rack...

The culprit turned out to be the rear wheel QR not been tight enough. Woulda never thunked it

On the plus side, I guess, I've got two spare BBs.

 

[rsvdaz]

lol..before i came back to read the replies I tightened my cleats, toof off pedal and re-greased and still the creak is there....will pop out and tighten the QRs

 

[smithy92]

Dont forget to check your seat!

Does it happen when out of the saddle? If not then check the seat clamp collar is tight as well as the bolt(s) that clamp the saddle rails.

 

[Beaker39]

I also had a similar problem and tried almost everything but the thing that fixed it for me was to remove my crank bolts, grease heavily and put them back on. Worked a treat. Just tightening them did nothing. I do have lovely new pedals and a well greased BB too

 

[rsvdaz]

seems to me that the noise is happening when powering down on the left pedal.

it doesnt happen when free wheeling

 

[Trevrev]

One of the best tips i ever picked up on here.
Tighten up all fixings on your bike before spending any money on new parts, if a creek developes.
You'll be surprised how a slightly loose fixing can make you think there's something wrong with the pedals, crank or BB.
Sound generates around the tubing of the frame........
If ever i hear strange noises i tighten things up, and 9 times out of 10, the noises go.

 

[PpPete]

What sort of cranks?
If square taper (or Isis/Octalink) then my money is on Beaker39's advice curing the problem.

 

[Arsen Gere]

Try another pair of shoes, The tops of shoes often creak due to the muck, wet and sweat.
Or get someone else to ride it and see if it persists.

 

[rsvdaz]

not sure the type of crank..here is the spec:

http://www.cube.eu/en/road/pro-comp/agree-gtc-pro/

the cranks have a sign to say the bolts need to be torqued.

will try an alternative pair of shoes and see if its them

 

[postman]

Same sort of prob.With my Spesh Secteur Elite.So bottom bracket got sorted first.Then the pedals fettled.It turned out to be the freewheel hub.Trouble is lbs is having probs getting one sent from Specialized.They have had the bike eight days now.It's the longest i have been away from it.And no idea when i might get it back.A suggestion was get a pair of new wheels.Anyway going out tomorrow on the Galaxy a slower ride to Boroughbridge.In all this lovely heat.

But i digress a creak is an annoying problem.But don't worry you will find it.But a may cost a few quid,while they go through eveything.But it's worth it.

 

[postman]

This is it.