ticking frame question
06-02-08, 06:06 PM
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ticking frame question
My alum pro frame frame is making a ticking sound when i pedal. More pronounced on the climbs out of the saddle. it seemed to stop for a bit but is back. I do not see any cracks. BB is not very old. Pedals are fine i think. Anyone had this problem before? i know some guys with other frames that had the same prob and there was nothing mechanical to find.
06-03-08, 04:45 AM
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Clicking noises can be caused by dozens of things, but you mention that the BB is not very old.
Was it replaced recently? Is it a cartridge? Did the person who installed it smear some anti-seize on it before putting it in?
If it's OK, I'd check the crankarms to make sure they're tight, and maybe try smearing a light coating of grease on the bar where the stem clamps it.
Was it replaced recently? Is it a cartridge? Did the person who installed it smear some anti-seize on it before putting it in?
If it's OK, I'd check the crankarms to make sure they're tight, and maybe try smearing a light coating of grease on the bar where the stem clamps it.
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Try searching the forum. This is an extremely common question and has been beaten to death on a weekly basis. In a nutshell, noises can come from several different sources (bb, cranks, chainrings, pedals, cleats).
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You many find the following links helpful in tracking it down:
https://sheldonbrown.com/creaks.html
AND
https://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=123
It's usually just a matter of patiently removing, cleaning,
re-lubricating, and re-torquing fasteners until it quiets down.
https://sheldonbrown.com/creaks.html
AND
https://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=123
It's usually just a matter of patiently removing, cleaning,
re-lubricating, and re-torquing fasteners until it quiets down.
