Joined: Nov 2005
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From: NW Ohio
Bikes: 1984 Miyata 310, 1986 Schwinn Sierra, 1987 Ross Mt. Hood, 1988 Schwinn LeTour, 1988 Trek 400T, 1981 Fuji S12-1977 Univega Grand Rally, S LTD, 1973 Sears Free Spirit 531, 197? FW Evans
I bought a once bike that made a similar noise. I checked everything except the bottom bracket because I didn't have the right tool. When I finally took the bottom bracket apart, the bearings on one side were severely pitted. One bearing looked like a half-eaten apple. Luckily, there was no damage to the cups or spindle. The prior owner had stored the bike outside, leaning against a shed, so rain water had travelled down the seat tube and accumulated in the bottom bracket on one side. The stuck seat post should have been my first clue to check everything else a little closer.
Edit: I should have watched the video first before responding. That sounds like it is coming from the drivetrain and resonating through the frame. I would check the pedals, chainring bolts, and crank bolts. Does the noise occur on both chain rings, or only the large one?
Last edited by Pompiere; 03-07-25 at 10:33 AM.