The creaking won't stop
02-26-15, 03:10 PM
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The creaking won't stop
I've replaced the wheel bearings, checked and adjusted the headset, stem and bars. It's not the saddle, post, or cleats. The BB is smooth, and I've cleaned, lubed and readjusted the crank spindle.
The Speedplay pedals are smooth and spin freely. What else should I check?
The Speedplay pedals are smooth and spin freely. What else should I check?
02-26-15, 03:14 PM
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As funny as this sounds, what type of shoes are you wearing? I know you mentioned your cleats but it could very much be the flexing of the sole on your shoes. It took me FOREVER to find where the god damn creaking was coming from on my bike and after doing everything, it came down the shoes I was wearing. Needless to say I used that as the first excuse to go out and buy a brand new pair. New shoes=no more squeeking and creaking. For me atleast!
02-26-15, 03:16 PM
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What kind of bike? My C'dale had a mysterious creak that we couldn't pin down. The shop finally got them to admit that it was a known problem for certain years/models because of an Al collar inside the seat tube. They switched out the seatpost twice, then finally offered to warantee out the frame.
02-26-15, 03:24 PM
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Speedplay spindles not greased. Also the speedplay pedals should NOT spin freely. You need to inject some grease in them.
02-26-15, 03:26 PM
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We need more info. When does it creak? With each pedal revolution? Worse sitting vs standing??
Check your QR skewers, I had a very difficult to isolate creak that was worse with standing, and it ended up being the front QR.
Check your QR skewers, I had a very difficult to isolate creak that was worse with standing, and it ended up being the front QR.
02-26-15, 03:29 PM
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Also, check your skewers OP. Play with different clamp tension front and back.
02-26-15, 03:39 PM
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As funny as this sounds, what type of shoes are you wearing? I know you mentioned your cleats but it could very much be the flexing of the sole on your shoes. It took me FOREVER to find where the god damn creaking was coming from on my bike and after doing everything, it came down the shoes I was wearing. Needless to say I used that as the first excuse to go out and buy a brand new pair. New shoes=no more squeeking and creaking. For me atleast!
02-26-15, 03:49 PM
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I did check the skewers, it's not them.
02-26-15, 03:58 PM
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Makes sure the front fork and rear hub drop outs and the axle end caps on the hubs are clean as well as your skewers. You can also try a dab of wd40 in thee areas given they can creak when flexing. I had creaking occur in these areas when they got dirty.
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The front Crane Creek brake arms on my Trek were creaking. Holding them while riding helped, grease worked better.
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check spoke tension on your wheels.
