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Campag Fetish Boy
05-23-01, 12:14 PM
When I put any pressure on my pedals I get a clicking noise.

I have replaced My wheels, Bottom Bracket and Pedals all without sucess. :(

Has anybody got any ideas please!

Steele-Bike
05-23-01, 12:44 PM
OK,

Where should I start?...

Thanks to the fine people here at BikeForums.com, I just solved a similar problem on my bike. My problem turned out to be a slightly loose seat clamp. Believe me, I swore it was coming from the bottom bracket. A quick way to see if it is your seat, stand up when pedaling. If it is still clicking, tape the BB threads with plumber's tape (both sides)...your bike shop can easily do this if you cannot. A cracked frame was also suggested to me. The guys/gals here will give you plenty of other suggestions...
Hunter
05-23-01, 02:24 PM
Yeah there are many things that can cause this. Since you have replaced wheels, b.b., and pedals, the next thing I will suggest is to check your crank arms. They could be rounding out. Next thing would be do you have a alu. frame? If so it is typical to have a creak form a alu bb shell and the bb itself. Greasing the threads of the bb should help. You should also grease the threads of your pedals. Next thing is to check for loose chainring bolts. NEXT?

Campag Fetish Boy
05-24-01, 04:24 PM
It gets more mysterious - it stopped today under considerable pressure on the Horseshoe Pass. But it returned once I was back on flat land.