Clicking/Creaking noise

[Milkfloat]

Will you lot please stop scaring the OP and telling them to mess with their bottom bracket. Look for the simple things first and then talk to the supplying shop.

 

[Cycleops]

As above. First port of call is the shop.

 

[uphillstruggler]

seat post or saddle

that's my wager

 

[Ajax Bay]

clicking noise appeared like 2/3 clicks per pedal revolution.

If it’s the sealed cartridge type, it sounds like a typical situation when the bracket collars haven’t been tightened up enough. They do need a lot of tightening ( about 40 Nm )

@Racing roadkill this is the bike I bought https://www.specialized.com/gb/en/allez/p/129052?color=239797-129052
Can't seem to find the type of BB.

It says it’s threaded, which is probably where the issue is. Tighten the cups up / get the cups tightened up, and the noise should disappear.

"Shimano RS200 Chainset
Compact chainrings (34/50t)
Square-tapered"
So threaded BB shell and square taper BB - but 50-70Nm to tighten, and it'll be a cartridge BB (so no "cups"): tighten the right hand side (the correct way) and then do the LHS likewise.
But I agree with others: unlikely to be the BB, "like" well down the list.

 

[Lauris]

Right, I am going to inspect the bike in a few hours, I did forget to mention one thing is that before the ride I raised the seat post by 1-2cm. I don't know if that is the consequence of the clicking noise if someone could let me know before I start inspecting.

 

[cyberknight]

Also what indexes on the bike stand might be a quarter turn or so out when on the road. i sometimes have to tweak it after perfect set up to allow for changes caused by pressure on the drivetrain

 

[Cycleops]

Highly unlikely to be BB if square taper. Loose pedal does seem likely.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

@Racing roadkill this is the bike I bought https://www.specialized.com/gb/en/allez/p/129052?color=239797-129052

Can't seem to find the type of BB.

if you've only just brought it then it needs to go back to the shop so they can sort it.

 

[Lauris]

Yes, @dave r if I can't fix it myself I will take it to LBS.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Yes, @dave r if I can't fix it myself I will take it to LBS.

If its a new bike the shop should be the first port of call if theres a problem

 

[CXRAndy]

Threaded cups can creak too, but not as common

 

[Globalti]

Er... if the noise started when the OP raised the seat post, surely thats a strong candidate for creaks and clicks?

OP, did you tighten the clamp bolt to the torque shown in the little engraved figure?

 

[Lozz360]

I’d wager it’s the seat post as the OP has just raised the seat. Easily eliminated. Just stand up and pedal. If creaking disappears then you have your answer.

 

[Lauris]

So just to update. I lubed the Seatpost and the screw. And went around the street and seems okay just now. On the seat clamp, it does say 7 nm limit. So I don't know did I over tighten the screw?

 

[Lozz360]

Unlikely you overtightened it assuming no damage was caused. But be careful, 7nm is not much. Investing in a small torque wrench is a good idea IMO.