light clicking/creaking from drivetrain when standing

okaywonderful@gmail.com

Okay, a quick question for those of you who are not mechanically
challenged.

I've got a 2007 Jamis Xenith comp with Shimano 105 components and a
FSA Megaexo crank.

I have been getting an intermittent, very light clicking/creaking from
the drivetrain (sounds like it's coming from the crank mostly) when
I'm really pedaling hard or standing and pedaling. If I'm just
cruising, then I don't hear any noise.

I recently removed the left crank arm, greased the crank bolts, and
torqued them down to the spec listed on the actual crank arm. Also
applied a bit of grease (white) to the spindle onto which the crank
arm actually bolts.

Also removed the pedals and greased the threads and put them back on
(shimano pedals).

And I also loosened and then torqued down the crank bolts in the
spider (at least I think it's called the spider).

Still getting the light clicking/creaking when I pedal hard and
especially when I stand.

It's definitely not the handlesbars. Had creaking coming from there
but fixed that with a bit more grease.

Also, the clicking/creaking happens sporadically while pedaling,
meaning it doesn't sounds once with every crank revolution or once
every 2-3 revolutions, which I believe would mean it could be a
problem with the chain (which was replaced roughly 1,000 miles ago).

Any ideas? Can I provide any more background? Just let me know.

Thanks in advance.

Steve

Sandy

Dans le message de
news:42e070f5-bd11-45ae-b510-5706641a41a6@l64g2000hse.googlegroups.com,
okaywonderful@gmail.com <okaywonderful@gmail.com> a réfléchi, et puis a
déclaré :
> Okay, a quick question for those of you who are not mechanically
> challenged.
>
> I've got a 2007 Jamis Xenith comp with Shimano 105 components and a
> FSA Megaexo crank.
>
> I have been getting an intermittent, very light clicking/creaking from
> the drivetrain (sounds like it's coming from the crank mostly) when
> I'm really pedaling hard or standing and pedaling. If I'm just
> cruising, then I don't hear any noise.
>
> I recently removed the left crank arm, greased the crank bolts, and
> torqued them down to the spec listed on the actual crank arm. Also
> applied a bit of grease (white) to the spindle onto which the crank
> arm actually bolts.
>
> Also removed the pedals and greased the threads and put them back on
> (shimano pedals).
>
> And I also loosened and then torqued down the crank bolts in the
> spider (at least I think it's called the spider).
>
> Still getting the light clicking/creaking when I pedal hard and
> especially when I stand.
>
> It's definitely not the handlesbars. Had creaking coming from there
> but fixed that with a bit more grease.
>
> Also, the clicking/creaking happens sporadically while pedaling,
> meaning it doesn't sounds once with every crank revolution or once
> every 2-3 revolutions, which I believe would mean it could be a
> problem with the chain (which was replaced roughly 1,000 miles ago).
>
> Any ideas? Can I provide any more background? Just let me know.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Steve

Had the same thing - tightened the stem - cured.

ycleptor2@cs.com

On Jun 13, 2:33 pm, okaywonder...@gmail.com wrote:
> Okay, a quick question for those of you who are not mechanically
> challenged.
>
> I've got a 2007 Jamis Xenith comp with Shimano 105 components and a
> FSA Megaexo crank.
>
> I have been getting an intermittent, very light clicking/creaking from
> the drivetrain (sounds like it's coming from the crank mostly) when
> I'm really pedaling hard or standing and pedaling. If I'm just
> cruising, then I don't hear any noise.
>
> I recently removed the left crank arm, greased the crank bolts, and
> torqued them down to the spec listed on the actual crank arm. Also
> applied a bit of grease (white) to the spindle onto which the crank
> arm actually bolts.
>
> Also removed the pedals and greased the threads and put them back on
> (shimano pedals).
>
> And I also loosened and then torqued down the crank bolts in the
> spider (at least I think it's called the spider).
>
> Still getting the light clicking/creaking when I pedal hard and
> especially when I stand.
>
> It's definitely not the handlesbars. Had creaking coming from there
> but fixed that with a bit more grease.
>
> Also, the clicking/creaking happens sporadically while pedaling,
> meaning it doesn't sounds once with every crank revolution or once
> every 2-3 revolutions, which I believe would mean it could be a
> problem with the chain (which was replaced roughly 1,000 miles ago).
>
> Any ideas? Can I provide any more background? Just let me know.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Steve

You might also check inside the pedals. They can click under load if
they have ball bearings and are getting worn.

okaywonderful@gmail.com

On Jun 13, 4:51 pm, "yclept...@cs.com" <yclep...@verizon.net> wrote:
> On Jun 13, 2:33 pm, okaywonder...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>
>
> > Okay, a quick question for those of you who are not mechanically
> > challenged.
>
> > I've got a 2007 Jamis Xenith comp with Shimano 105 components and a
> > FSA Megaexo crank.
>
> > I have been getting an intermittent, very light clicking/creaking from
> > the drivetrain (sounds like it's coming from the crank mostly) when
> > I'm really pedaling hard or standing and pedaling. If I'm just
> > cruising, then I don't hear any noise.
>
> > I recently removed the left crank arm, greased the crank bolts, and
> > torqued them down to the spec listed on the actual crank arm. Also
> > applied a bit of grease (white) to the spindle onto which the crank
> > arm actually bolts.
>
> > Also removed the pedals and greased the threads and put them back on
> > (shimano pedals).
>
> > And I also loosened and then torqued down the crank bolts in the
> > spider (at least I think it's called the spider).
>
> > Still getting the light clicking/creaking when I pedal hard and
> > especially when I stand.
>
> > It's definitely not the handlesbars. Had creaking coming from there
> > but fixed that with a bit more grease.
>
> > Also, the clicking/creaking happens sporadically while pedaling,
> > meaning it doesn't sounds once with every crank revolution or once
> > every 2-3 revolutions, which I believe would mean it could be a
> > problem with the chain (which was replaced roughly 1,000 miles ago).
>
> > Any ideas? Can I provide any more background? Just let me know.
>
> > Thanks in advance.
>
> > Steve
>
> You might also check inside the pedals. They can click under load if
> they have ball bearings and are getting worn.

Thanks. I believe I need a special tool for that, but I'll check it.
Worthwhile to get in there.

raamman@gmail.com

On Jun 13, 5:11*pm, okaywonder...@gmail.com wrote:
> On Jun 13, 4:51 pm, "yclept...@cs.com" <yclep...@verizon.net> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > On Jun 13, 2:33 pm, okaywonder...@gmail.com wrote:
>
> > > Okay, a quick question for those of you who are not mechanically
> > > challenged.
>
> > > I've got a 2007 Jamis Xenith comp with Shimano 105 components and a
> > > FSA Megaexo crank.
>
> > > I have been getting an intermittent, very light clicking/creaking from
> > > the drivetrain (sounds like it's coming from the crank mostly) when
> > > I'm really pedaling hard or standing and pedaling. If I'm just
> > > cruising, then I don't hear any noise.
>
> > > I recently removed the left crank arm, greased the crank bolts, and
> > > torqued them down to the spec listed on the actual crank arm. Also
> > > applied a bit of grease (white) to the spindle onto which the crank
> > > arm actually bolts.
>
> > > Also removed the pedals and greased the threads and put them back on
> > > (shimano pedals).
>
> > > And I also loosened and then torqued down the crank bolts in the
> > > spider (at least I think it's called the spider).
>
> > > Still getting the light clicking/creaking when I pedal hard and
> > > especially when I stand.
>
> > > It's definitely not the handlesbars. Had creaking coming from there
> > > but fixed that with a bit more grease.
>
> > > Also, the clicking/creaking happens sporadically while pedaling,
> > > meaning it doesn't sounds once with every crank revolution or once
> > > every 2-3 revolutions, which I believe would mean it could be a
> > > problem with the chain (which was replaced roughly 1,000 miles ago).
>
> > > Any ideas? Can I provide any more background? Just let me know.
>
> > > Thanks in advance.
>
> > > Steve
>
> > You might also check inside the pedals. They can click under load if
> > they have ball bearings and are getting worn.
>
> Thanks. I believe I need a special tool for that, but I'll check it.
> Worthwhile to get in there.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

you can try dripping some light machine oil into the pedal spindle and
try to work a bit of it onto the pedal bearings- it might be enough to
cure the click and reveal the source of the problem

Qui si parla Campagnolo

On Jun 13, 12:33*pm, okaywonder...@gmail.com wrote:
> Okay, a quick question for those of you who are not mechanically
> challenged.
>
> I've got a 2007 Jamis Xenith comp with Shimano 105 components and a
> FSA Megaexo crank.
>
> I have been getting an intermittent, very light clicking/creaking from
> the drivetrain (sounds like it's coming from the crank mostly) when
> I'm really pedaling hard or standing and pedaling. If I'm just
> cruising, then I don't hear any noise.
>
> I recently removed the left crank arm, greased the crank bolts, and
> torqued them down to the spec listed on the actual crank arm. Also
> applied a bit of grease (white) to the spindle onto which the crank
> arm actually bolts.
>
> Also removed the pedals and greased the threads and put them back on
> (shimano pedals).
>
> And I also loosened and then torqued down the crank bolts in the
> spider (at least I think it's called the spider).
>
> Still getting the light clicking/creaking when I pedal hard and
> especially when I stand.
>
> It's definitely not the handlesbars. Had creaking coming from there
> but fixed that with a bit more grease.
>
> Also, the clicking/creaking happens sporadically while pedaling,
> meaning it doesn't sounds once with every crank revolution or once
> every 2-3 revolutions, which I believe would mean it could be a
> problem with the chain (which was replaced roughly 1,000 miles ago).
>
> Any ideas? Can I provide any more background? Just let me know.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Steve

Check the pedals. Ride w/o cycling shoes for a bit and or change
pedals and see. Most of the 'noises' we hear are pedal, not crank,
based.

Tom Ace

Just about every bike I've had would make this kind of noise
if I pedaled hard enough.

As Jobst Brandt has explained, the pedal-crank attachment
is poorly designed and allows the parts to move against
each other. See http://draco.acs.uci.edu/rbfaq/FAQ/8f.10.html
I can't say whether that is the source of the noise you are
hearing, but I think it is on my bikes.

Jobst's solution was to machine conical surfaces on his cranks.
I avoid the problem by climbing hills in low gears.

Tom Ace

Tim McNamara

In article
<8b3118b8-b81b-4c20-a3e0-feebd45223c4@h1g2000prh.googlegroups.com>,
Qui si parla Campagnolo <peter@vecchios.com> wrote:

> Check the pedals. Ride w/o cycling shoes for a bit and or change
> pedals and see. Most of the 'noises' we hear are pedal, not crank,
> based.

Also try standing and sitting. I have had some creaks originate in the
saddle and not the bottom bracket.

!Jones

On Sat, 14 Jun 2008 09:56:43 -0500, in rec.bicycles.tech Tim McNamara
<timmcn@bitstream.net> wrote:

>In article
><8b3118b8-b81b-4c20-a3e0-feebd45223c4@h1g2000prh.googlegroups.com>,
> Qui si parla Campagnolo <peter@vecchios.com> wrote:
>
>> Check the pedals. Ride w/o cycling shoes for a bit and or change
>> pedals and see. Most of the 'noises' we hear are pedal, not crank,
>> based.
>
>Also try standing and sitting. I have had some creaks originate in the
>saddle and not the bottom bracket.

Mine comes from my knees.

Jones

Michael Press

In article
<42e070f5-bd11-45ae-b510-5706641a41a6@l64g2000hse.googlegroups.com>,
okaywonderful@gmail.com wrote:

> Okay, a quick question for those of you who are not mechanically
> challenged.
>
> I've got a 2007 Jamis Xenith comp with Shimano 105 components and a
> FSA Megaexo crank.
>
> I have been getting an intermittent, very light clicking/creaking from
> the drivetrain (sounds like it's coming from the crank mostly) when
> I'm really pedaling hard or standing and pedaling. If I'm just
> cruising, then I don't hear any noise.
>
> I recently removed the left crank arm, greased the crank bolts, and
> torqued them down to the spec listed on the actual crank arm. Also
> applied a bit of grease (white) to the spindle onto which the crank
> arm actually bolts.
>
> Also removed the pedals and greased the threads and put them back on
> (shimano pedals).
>
> And I also loosened and then torqued down the crank bolts in the
> spider (at least I think it's called the spider).
>
> Still getting the light clicking/creaking when I pedal hard and
> especially when I stand.
>
> It's definitely not the handlesbars. Had creaking coming from there
> but fixed that with a bit more grease.
>
> Also, the clicking/creaking happens sporadically while pedaling,
> meaning it doesn't sounds once with every crank revolution or once
> every 2-3 revolutions, which I believe would mean it could be a
> problem with the chain (which was replaced roughly 1,000 miles ago).
>
> Any ideas? Can I provide any more background? Just let me know.

Stop fixing it and diagnose the problem.
(Maybe it is your shoe lace clicking on the crank)

My bicycle had a funny creak. It was synchronized with
the turning the cranks. That means it could have been
saddle or seat post creak or crank spindle attachment too.
I looked at the cranks. Nothing. Noticed that the chain
wheels were flopping a bit, and the bolts were loose.
Fixed the creak.

Almost immediately noticed a clicking sound. Intermittent
and maddening. Sometimes click, some times not. Noticed
that it almost always clicked on left turns. Eventually
found a loose spoke on the left of the rear wheel.

The impulse to _do_ something is strong. Use it too find
imaginative ways of diagnosing.

--
Michael Press

okaywonderful@gmail.com

On Jun 14, 1:48 pm, Michael Press <rub...@pacbell.net> wrote:
> In article
> <42e070f5-bd11-45ae-b510-5706641a4...@l64g2000hse.googlegroups.com>,
>
>
>
> okaywonder...@gmail.com wrote:
> > Okay, a quick question for those of you who are not mechanically
> > challenged.
>
> > I've got a 2007 Jamis Xenith comp with Shimano 105 components and a
> > FSA Megaexo crank.
>
> > I have been getting an intermittent, very light clicking/creaking from
> > the drivetrain (sounds like it's coming from the crank mostly) when
> > I'm really pedaling hard or standing and pedaling. If I'm just
> > cruising, then I don't hear any noise.
>
> > I recently removed the left crank arm, greased the crank bolts, and
> > torqued them down to the spec listed on the actual crank arm. Also
> > applied a bit of grease (white) to the spindle onto which the crank
> > arm actually bolts.
>
> > Also removed the pedals and greased the threads and put them back on
> > (shimano pedals).
>
> > And I also loosened and then torqued down the crank bolts in the
> > spider (at least I think it's called the spider).
>
> > Still getting the light clicking/creaking when I pedal hard and
> > especially when I stand.
>
> > It's definitely not the handlesbars. Had creaking coming from there
> > but fixed that with a bit more grease.
>
> > Also, the clicking/creaking happens sporadically while pedaling,
> > meaning it doesn't sounds once with every crank revolution or once
> > every 2-3 revolutions, which I believe would mean it could be a
> > problem with the chain (which was replaced roughly 1,000 miles ago).
>
> > Any ideas? Can I provide any more background? Just let me know.
>
> Stop fixing it and diagnose the problem.
> (Maybe it is your shoe lace clicking on the crank)
>
> My bicycle had a funny creak. It was synchronized with
> the turning the cranks. That means it could have been
> saddle or seat post creak or crank spindle attachment too.
> I looked at the cranks. Nothing. Noticed that the chain
> wheels were flopping a bit, and the bolts were loose.
> Fixed the creak.
>
> Almost immediately noticed a clicking sound. Intermittent
> and maddening. Sometimes click, some times not. Noticed
> that it almost always clicked on left turns. Eventually
> found a loose spoke on the left of the rear wheel.
>
> The impulse to _do_ something is strong. Use it too find
> imaginative ways of diagnosing.
>
> --
> Michael Press

I actually placed a drop of oil on every spoke nipple last night. All
the spokes are at the correct tension.

I removed the cleats from my shoes, cleaned them, lubed the screws and
the cleats.

I removed the entire crank, unscrewed the cup bearings, cleaned
everything, wrapped Teflon tape around the threads, and reinstalled
everything, cleaned and lubed.

Hit the road this morning. Nothing for the first half hour. The
creaking is gone, but then I had a random, intermittent click. Can't
figure out what it is. Driving me nuts. Doesn't seem to happen so much
when I'm in a low gear going uphill. Seems to happen more when I'm in
the big chainring.

For the love of God, someone help me!

Lou Holtman

okaywonderful@gmail.com wrote:
> On Jun 14, 1:48 pm, Michael Press <rub...@pacbell.net> wrote:
>> In article
>> <42e070f5-bd11-45ae-b510-5706641a4...@l64g2000hse.googlegroups.com>,
>>
>>
>>
>> okaywonder...@gmail.com wrote:
>>> Okay, a quick question for those of you who are not mechanically
>>> challenged.
>>> I've got a 2007 Jamis Xenith comp with Shimano 105 components and a
>>> FSA Megaexo crank.
>>> I have been getting an intermittent, very light clicking/creaking from
>>> the drivetrain (sounds like it's coming from the crank mostly) when
>>> I'm really pedaling hard or standing and pedaling. If I'm just
>>> cruising, then I don't hear any noise.
>>> I recently removed the left crank arm, greased the crank bolts, and
>>> torqued them down to the spec listed on the actual crank arm. Also
>>> applied a bit of grease (white) to the spindle onto which the crank
>>> arm actually bolts.
>>> Also removed the pedals and greased the threads and put them back on
>>> (shimano pedals).
>>> And I also loosened and then torqued down the crank bolts in the
>>> spider (at least I think it's called the spider).
>>> Still getting the light clicking/creaking when I pedal hard and
>>> especially when I stand.
>>> It's definitely not the handlesbars. Had creaking coming from there
>>> but fixed that with a bit more grease.
>>> Also, the clicking/creaking happens sporadically while pedaling,
>>> meaning it doesn't sounds once with every crank revolution or once
>>> every 2-3 revolutions, which I believe would mean it could be a
>>> problem with the chain (which was replaced roughly 1,000 miles ago).
>>> Any ideas? Can I provide any more background? Just let me know.
>> Stop fixing it and diagnose the problem.
>> (Maybe it is your shoe lace clicking on the crank)
>>
>> My bicycle had a funny creak. It was synchronized with
>> the turning the cranks. That means it could have been
>> saddle or seat post creak or crank spindle attachment too.
>> I looked at the cranks. Nothing. Noticed that the chain
>> wheels were flopping a bit, and the bolts were loose.
>> Fixed the creak.
>>
>> Almost immediately noticed a clicking sound. Intermittent
>> and maddening. Sometimes click, some times not. Noticed
>> that it almost always clicked on left turns. Eventually
>> found a loose spoke on the left of the rear wheel.
>>
>> The impulse to _do_ something is strong. Use it too find
>> imaginative ways of diagnosing.
>>
>> --
>> Michael Press
>
> I actually placed a drop of oil on every spoke nipple last night. All
> the spokes are at the correct tension.
>
> I removed the cleats from my shoes, cleaned them, lubed the screws and
> the cleats.
>
> I removed the entire crank, unscrewed the cup bearings, cleaned
> everything, wrapped Teflon tape around the threads, and reinstalled
> everything, cleaned and lubed.
>
> Hit the road this morning. Nothing for the first half hour. The
> creaking is gone, but then I had a random, intermittent click. Can't
> figure out what it is. Driving me nuts. Doesn't seem to happen so much
> when I'm in a low gear going uphill. Seems to happen more when I'm in
> the big chainring.
>
> For the love of God, someone help me!


Did you think of the cassette as a possible cause? Put a little oil or
grease on every metal to metal interface and torque it to spec (and that
is a lot more than most people think).

Lou

A Muzi

>> okaywonder...@gmail.com wrote:
>>> Okay, a quick question for those of you who are not mechanically
>>> challenged.
>>> I've got a 2007 Jamis Xenith comp with Shimano 105 components and a
>>> FSA Megaexo crank.
>>> I have been getting an intermittent, very light clicking/creaking from
>>> the drivetrain (sounds like it's coming from the crank mostly) when
>>> I'm really pedaling hard or standing and pedaling. If I'm just
>>> cruising, then I don't hear any noise.
>>> I recently removed the left crank arm, greased the crank bolts, and
>>> torqued them down to the spec listed on the actual crank arm. Also
>>> applied a bit of grease (white) to the spindle onto which the crank
>>> arm actually bolts.
>>> Also removed the pedals and greased the threads and put them back on
>>> (shimano pedals).
>>> And I also loosened and then torqued down the crank bolts in the
>>> spider (at least I think it's called the spider).
>>> Still getting the light clicking/creaking when I pedal hard and
>>> especially when I stand.
>>> It's definitely not the handlesbars. Had creaking coming from there
>>> but fixed that with a bit more grease.
>>> Also, the clicking/creaking happens sporadically while pedaling,
>>> meaning it doesn't sounds once with every crank revolution or once
>>> every 2-3 revolutions, which I believe would mean it could be a
>>> problem with the chain (which was replaced roughly 1,000 miles ago).
>>> Any ideas? Can I provide any more background? Just let me know.

> Michael Press <rub...@pacbell.net> wrote:
>> Stop fixing it and diagnose the problem.
>> (Maybe it is your shoe lace clicking on the crank)
>>
>> My bicycle had a funny creak. It was synchronized with
>> the turning the cranks. That means it could have been
>> saddle or seat post creak or crank spindle attachment too.
>> I looked at the cranks. Nothing. Noticed that the chain
>> wheels were flopping a bit, and the bolts were loose.
>> Fixed the creak.
>>
>> Almost immediately noticed a clicking sound. Intermittent
>> and maddening. Sometimes click, some times not. Noticed
>> that it almost always clicked on left turns. Eventually
>> found a loose spoke on the left of the rear wheel.
>>
>> The impulse to _do_ something is strong. Use it too find
>> imaginative ways of diagnosing.

okaywonderful@gmail.com wrote:
> I actually placed a drop of oil on every spoke nipple last night. All
> the spokes are at the correct tension.
>
> I removed the cleats from my shoes, cleaned them, lubed the screws and
> the cleats.
>
> I removed the entire crank, unscrewed the cup bearings, cleaned
> everything, wrapped Teflon tape around the threads, and reinstalled
> everything, cleaned and lubed.
>
> Hit the road this morning. Nothing for the first half hour. The
> creaking is gone, but then I had a random, intermittent click. Can't
> figure out what it is. Driving me nuts. Doesn't seem to happen so much
> when I'm in a low gear going uphill. Seems to happen more when I'm in
> the big chainring.
>
> For the love of God, someone help me!

Did you lubricate and torque chainring bolts?
--
Andrew Muzi
<www.yellowjersey.org/>
Open every day since 1 April, 1971
** Posted from http://www.teranews.com **

Michael Press

In article
<07356551-c270-4dc4-8b1c-860f55a378eb@c58g2000hsc.googlegroups.com>,
okaywonderful@gmail.com wrote:

> On Jun 14, 1:48 pm, Michael Press <rub...@pacbell.net> wrote:
> > In article
> > <42e070f5-bd11-45ae-b510-5706641a4...@l64g2000hse.googlegroups.com>,
> > okaywonder...@gmail.com wrote:
> > > Okay, a quick question for those of you who are not mechanically
> > > challenged.
> >
> > > I've got a 2007 Jamis Xenith comp with Shimano 105 components and a
> > > FSA Megaexo crank.
> >
> > > I have been getting an intermittent, very light clicking/creaking from
> > > the drivetrain (sounds like it's coming from the crank mostly) when
> > > I'm really pedaling hard or standing and pedaling. If I'm just
> > > cruising, then I don't hear any noise.
> >
> > > I recently removed the left crank arm, greased the crank bolts, and
> > > torqued them down to the spec listed on the actual crank arm. Also
> > > applied a bit of grease (white) to the spindle onto which the crank
> > > arm actually bolts.
> >
> > > Also removed the pedals and greased the threads and put them back on
> > > (shimano pedals).
> >
> > > And I also loosened and then torqued down the crank bolts in the
> > > spider (at least I think it's called the spider).
> >
> > > Still getting the light clicking/creaking when I pedal hard and
> > > especially when I stand.
> >
> > > It's definitely not the handlesbars. Had creaking coming from there
> > > but fixed that with a bit more grease.
> >
> > > Also, the clicking/creaking happens sporadically while pedaling,
> > > meaning it doesn't sounds once with every crank revolution or once
> > > every 2-3 revolutions, which I believe would mean it could be a
> > > problem with the chain (which was replaced roughly 1,000 miles ago).
> >
> > > Any ideas? Can I provide any more background? Just let me know.
> >
> > Stop fixing it and diagnose the problem.
> > (Maybe it is your shoe lace clicking on the crank)
> >
> > My bicycle had a funny creak. It was synchronized with
> > the turning the cranks. That means it could have been
> > saddle or seat post creak or crank spindle attachment too.
> > I looked at the cranks. Nothing. Noticed that the chain
> > wheels were flopping a bit, and the bolts were loose.
> > Fixed the creak.
> >
> > Almost immediately noticed a clicking sound. Intermittent
> > and maddening. Sometimes click, some times not. Noticed
> > that it almost always clicked on left turns. Eventually
> > found a loose spoke on the left of the rear wheel.
> >
> > The impulse to _do_ something is strong. Use it too find
> > imaginative ways of diagnosing.
>
> I actually placed a drop of oil on every spoke nipple last night. All
> the spokes are at the correct tension.
>
> I removed the cleats from my shoes, cleaned them, lubed the screws and
> the cleats.
>
> I removed the entire crank, unscrewed the cup bearings, cleaned
> everything, wrapped Teflon tape around the threads, and reinstalled
> everything, cleaned and lubed.
>
> Hit the road this morning. Nothing for the first half hour. The
> creaking is gone, but then I had a random, intermittent click. Can't
> figure out what it is. Driving me nuts. Doesn't seem to happen so much
> when I'm in a low gear going uphill. Seems to happen more when I'm in
> the big chainring.
>
> For the love of God, someone help me!

I did. You ignored the help.

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Michael Press