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Razi
Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2006 12:55 pm Reply with quote
Joined: 16 Dec 2005 Posts: 866 Location: Seattle

Whoa.

There is this weird sort of clicking noise coming from my BB. It only happens when I am out of my saddle climbing, or during really torque-y accelerations.
Sometimes it is accompanied by a slight whirring or whining sound.

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lieutenantsean
Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2006 12:57 pm Reply with quote
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1) Make sure your bb lock rings are properly tightened. While you are at it, grease the threads.

2) Same as above for your pedals.

if that doesn't work:
3) Drink more, ride listening to loud music and you won't notice it.

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SeditiousCanary
Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2006 1:06 pm Reply with quote
sorry, can't make it! Joined: 26 Jan 2006 Posts: 2315 Location: Fremont Troll

All that and:
Clean the flats of the BB spindle and the crank arm.
Tighten the chain ring bolts (greasing them isn't bad either).
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lieutenantsean
Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2006 1:09 pm Reply with quote
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It may be the weather, but I have to go through this routine about once a week.

I'm starting to wonder if my old cranks and my new BB spindle aren't mating properly.

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SeditiousCanary
Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2006 1:21 pm Reply with quote
sorry, can't make it! Joined: 26 Jan 2006 Posts: 2315 Location: Fremont Troll

it is an issue. Bikes hate people.
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lieutenantsean
Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2006 1:23 pm Reply with quote
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No, my bike loves me. It's just demands lots of attention and money. If it doesn't get it, it makes a lot of noise and is generally a pain in the ass.

That's why I think of it as female.

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dennyt
Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2006 1:26 pm Reply with quote
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My cranks are starting to complain more and more. And I got another hop in my rim. My bike needs love!
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