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Check Chainring Bolt Tightness

Originally Posted by MightyLegnano
Anyone had the same problem? I can't locate the sound but I'm suspecting it comes from BB because I hear it in every rotation of the pedals. It's a very subtle but annoying sound. It happens when I pedal standing as well. Also, I can't hear it when the bike is in low gears and low rpm.
This is a common cause of noises while under load. Carefully tighten them working in an alternating pattern. I've seen this a few times as a cause, particularly if the crankset was recently disassembled...but not reassembled properly.
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