Clicking noise from crank area
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Clicking noise from crank area
Just noticed this for the first time halfway through my ride today. If I'm pedaling hard, the right side of my crank/pedal will make a clicking noise at the same spot through each rotation, just before my right foot hits the bottom of its rotation. The noise is accompanied by a weak jolt (really not the best word to describe this, but I'm tired and can't come up with a better one). Any thoughts?
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From: Little Sweden, USA (Lindsborg, KS)
Bikes: Bianchi Infinito Celeste, Trek 7.5 FX, Felt Z6
I had a similar noise, but given the jolt, which I didn't have, I doubt my problem was the same as yours.
My problem was that my shoelace was hitting the crank on every revolution!
That was an easy fix
My problem was that my shoelace was hitting the crank on every revolution!
That was an easy fix
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Bikes: Masi, Giant TCR, Eisentraut (retired), Jamis Aurora Elite, Zullo, Cannondale, 84 & 93 Stumpjumpers, Waterford, Tern D8, Bianchi, Gunner Roadie, Serotta, Serotta Duette, was gifted a Diamond Back
That's a pretty good list, I had a clicking on a certain point in pedal rotation, it was a cracked chain stay. The last time I had a noise and a clicking feeling, it was a loose pedal spindle.
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I had the same problem. It was my stem. Yep, my stem. When I got to a certain point in the pedal stroke, I was applying pressure to the handlebar in a certain way that made a creak, and I swore that it was a pedal or my crank.
My advice: Loosen, lube & torque to spec every bolt on the bike. It takes less than an hour, and you'll probably fix the problem.
My advice: Loosen, lube & torque to spec every bolt on the bike. It takes less than an hour, and you'll probably fix the problem.
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