Originally Posted by
bikerjp
Well, based on my best guess the noise is from cables. Either slapping against the head tube or where it exits the top tube. I wrapped tape around the cable on the top tube to see what effect it would have. Seemed to cut about 70% of the noise. I'm thinking the rest is still the cables as they pass by the head tube before heading down the down tube.
Problem is, I don't know how to fix. Tape around the top tube is lame and pretty ugly. Can't tape the cables to the head tube as that would impact steering. Anyone know a reasonable solution? Thanks.
Did you eliminate a loose headset as the cause? Sometimes it's not obvious. You will have to hold the front brake and rock it back and forth to see if there is any play.