pearcem

I just picked up a new Kestrel Talon Tri bike, and there is a weird clicking coming from the right pedal/crank. You can't hear it that much, but I can feel it in my shoe, so I don't know if it's a problem with the crank/bb or the cleat. It is only on the right side, and only when I am pushing a harder gear at a lower RPM, particularly when I am out of the saddle climbing. It also only comes right after I hit the top of the pedal stroke. I tried tightening down all the crank bolts and pedals, and I made sure the threads on the pedals were greased in case it was a little metal on metal popping/binding. The pedals aren't anything fancy, Shimano R540s, but they are brand new, less than 100 miles on the whole rig. The only thing that's old is my shoes and cleats. I took a look at the cleats and the yellow edge on the front of the cleat is worn through. I am replacing them before I ride next, but I was wondering if anyone knows whether or not that will cause a click or pop like that or if anyone has any experience with cleats wearing out? Thanks

pearcem

Well, no luck. Still the same pop at the top of the pedal stroke, accompanied by a few faint, close together clicks that sound almost like a grinding or creaking. any ideas?

fuzz2050

Maybe the bottom bracket retaining cups?

eofelis 

I had a noise like that once. It was the end of the front der cable sticking out and touching the crank arm.

Old'N'Slow

If the crank/bottom bracket turns out to not be the issue, there are a couple of other things to consider - seat post and saddle rails. I discovered both of these almost by accident after almost completely breaking the frame and liberally applying grease just about everywhere. Nearly drove me NUTS trying to figure out the source.

Good luck!

cny-bikeman

I assume it is very inconvenient to take it back to the shop? That would be my first inclination.

pearcem

Yeah, shop is a ways away. I think I am going to tinker a bit more tomorrow and take it out again for a bit, and if there's no luck, back to the shop.

pearcem

Well, luck has it that I jsut happened to find out one of the guys I am stationed with was a bike mech for 3 years in college and has all of his tools with him here. So I sent it home with him so he can take a look at it.

gmouchawar

I have had good luck in removing clicking sounds by tightening the chain ring bolts.