Bicycle Mechanics - Creaking while climbing Record crank/bb

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Jakey
07-19-05, 08:33 PM
I'm starting to hear some creaking/clicking while climbing. I imagine its my crank, but its certainly coming from the front, and not something in the back... (as far as I can tell) Doesn't matter if I am standing or sitting, but I only have noticed it while going uphill...

Common causes? Things to look for?

Thanks!

neil0502
07-19-05, 09:07 PM
Can be many, many things. Here's a good place to start the diagnostics:

http://www.parktool.com/repair_help/creaking_and_squeaking.shtml
juicemouse
07-20-05, 01:30 PM
I'm starting to hear some creaking/clicking while climbing. I imagine its my crank, but its certainly coming from the front, and not something in the back... (as far as I can tell) Doesn't matter if I am standing or sitting, but I only have noticed it while going uphill...

Common causes? Things to look for?

Thanks!

Well, it's probably something... ;)

Seriously though, these types of noises are basically impossible to diagnose without being able to see the bike. The LBS is your friend.