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I just don't like noises on the bike, or in the car for that matter.

I developed a clicking noise a couple weeks ago on my 11 speed Campy and it was driving me nuts. You could hear it every pedal stroke. It was loud enough people riding with me commented on it. I'm not sure of what fixed it exactly but at least it sounds like it has stopped. I've found that noises in the drive train can travel so I was never able to really pin point where it was coming from. It would only make the noise under load.

I had already checked the rims and frame for cracks and fortunately didn't see any.

I had a good number of miles on the Record Chain so I replaced it with a KMC. I'm using the quick links on the KMC so I can easily clean the chain. One of the mechanics told me he has had issues with Record chain links warping and sticking so I'm going to try a different brand this go round. I had over 20,000 miles on the cassette so I forked over big bucks and got a new 12-29 Record cassette. I was running a 12-19 Super Record but I got a great deal on the Record and it saved me $100 for just 60 grams of additional weight!! The SR stuff is SO expensive.

I also removed the pedals, cleaned them and applied new grease on the threads. I also applied a touch of grease on the skewers. I also cleaned all the drive train as best I could. I did not test the tightness on the cranks nor check the bottom bracket...that was going to be next.

After a test drive and some minor shifting adjustments all seems to be running quietly again. Thanks Goodness!!

I also didn't know if my shoes were contributing to the noise so when my wife encouraged me to get some new Sidi's I jumped at it. The ones I'm using were not only looking really worn they didn't have any padding from the heels back towards the top of the shoe. Also, one of the nuts in the left shoe was sliding back in forth in its track and making a noise with every pedal stroke as well. I found some past year's models of the type I wear and was able to save a good bit so I picked up another pair of those as well. I did test the bike with the old shoes so at least I know it was NOT the shoes causing the clicking noise......

While I was reassembling stuff I noticed that the Garmin Transponder on the chain stay was hitting the magnet on the crank arm, I don't think that was causing the clicking noise as the noise usually only happened under heavier load. Plus that normally sounds a little different.

Anyway I guess it was a good excuse to update stuff that was probably way overdue anyway. At least that is my excuse!