Over the past week or so, a clicking sound on the same spot in every pedal revolution on the right side was driving me crazy. I tightened the crank fixing bolt. I played around with every adjustment I could find on the pedal and cleat. I checked the saddle and seatpost. Tightened the chainring bolts. Adjusted the derailleurs. Concluded there was something wrong with the pedal, just as Nashbar announced a pedal sale. Just to be sure, I swapped out the noisy pedal for an old one I had lying around. The noisy pedal was surprisingly easy to remove. Not loose, per se, put very little wrench effor required. Threads were dry, too. Hmm. Took a spin around the block, and the substitute didn't click. Hmm. Put back the clicker back, this time tightening it hard. No click. Double hmm. Took it out again, and put it back with some grease. Then said to self, "self, maybe you should grease and re-tighten a bunch of other fasteners that have been clicking and creaking, too". I now have a stealth bike. Better keep your eyes open, because you won't hear me coming any more.
Over the past week or so, a clicking sound on the same spot in every pedal revolution on the right side was driving me crazy. I tightened the crank fixing bolt. I played around with every adjustment I could find on the pedal and cleat. I checked the saddle and seatpost. Tightened the chainring bolts. Adjusted the derailleurs. Concluded there was something wrong with the pedal, just as Nashbar announced a pedal sale. Just to be sure, I swapped out the noisy pedal for an old one I had lying around. The noisy pedal was surprisingly easy to remove. Not loose, per se, put very little wrench effor required. Threads were dry, too. Hmm. Took a spin around the block, and the substitute didn't click. Hmm. Put back the clicker back, this time tightening it hard. No click. Double hmm. Took it out again, and put it back with some grease. Then said to self, "self, maybe you should grease and re-tighten a bunch of other fasteners that have been clicking and creaking, too". I now have a stealth bike. Better keep your eyes open, because you won't hear me coming any more.
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Over the past week or so, a clicking sound on the same spot in every pedal revolution on the right side was driving me crazy. I tightened the crank fixing bolt. I played around with every adjustment I could find on the pedal and cleat. I checked the saddle and seatpost. Tightened the chainring bolts. Adjusted the derailleurs. Concluded there was something wrong with the pedal, just as Nashbar announced a pedal sale. Just to be sure, I swapped out the noisy pedal for an old one I had lying around. The noisy pedal was surprisingly easy to remove. Not loose, per se, put very little wrench effor required. Threads were dry, too. Hmm. Took a spin around the block, and the substitute didn't click. Hmm. Put back the clicker back, this time tightening it hard. No click. Double hmm. Took it out again, and put it back with some grease. Then said to self, "self, maybe you should grease and re-tighten a bunch of other fasteners that have been clicking and creaking, too". I now have a stealth bike. Better keep your eyes open, because you won't hear me coming any more.
Grease is good, John
Brilliant! I've had the exact same problem (well not really a problem, just annoying as hell) for the last 2 weeks, and ended up taking apart the chainring and pedals with no success. Tonight - greasy threads!
Over the past week or so, a clicking sound on the same spot in every pedal revolution on the right side was driving me crazy. I tightened the crank fixing bolt. I played around with every adjustment I could find on the pedal and cleat. I checked the saddle and seatpost. Tightened the chainring bolts. Adjusted the derailleurs. Concluded there was something wrong with the pedal, just as Nashbar announced a pedal sale. Just to be sure, I swapped out the noisy pedal for an old one I had lying around. The noisy pedal was surprisingly easy to remove. Not loose, per se, put very little wrench effor required. Threads were dry, too. Hmm. Took a spin around the block, and the substitute didn't click. Hmm. Put back the clicker back, this time tightening it hard. No click. Double hmm. Took it out again, and put it back with some grease. Then said to self, "self, maybe you should grease and re-tighten a bunch of other fasteners that have been clicking and creaking, too". I now have a stealth bike. Better keep your eyes open, because you won't hear me coming any more.
Grease is good, John
If it has threads, it needs grease.....
Speaking of which, does Shimano make that green stuff anymore? It seemed to work well for me but I can't seem to find it anymore. Any other recommendations?
Over the past week or so, a clicking sound on the same spot in every pedal revolution on the right side was driving me crazy. I tightened the crank fixing bolt. I played around with every adjustment I could find on the pedal and cleat. I checked the saddle and seatpost. Tightened the chainring bolts. Adjusted the derailleurs. Concluded there was something wrong with the pedal, just as Nashbar announced a pedal sale. Just to be sure, I swapped out the noisy pedal for an old one I had lying around. The noisy pedal was surprisingly easy to remove. Not loose, per se, put very little wrench effor required. Threads were dry, too. Hmm. Took a spin around the block, and the substitute didn't click. Hmm. Put back the clicker back, this time tightening it hard. No click. Double hmm. Took it out again, and put it back with some grease. Then said to self, "self, maybe you should grease and re-tighten a bunch of other fasteners that have been clicking and creaking, too". I now have a stealth bike. Better keep your eyes open, because you won't hear me coming any more.
Grease is good, John
If it has threads, it needs grease.....
Speaking of which, does Shimano make that green stuff anymore? It seemed to work well for me but I can't seem to find it anymore. Any other recommendations?
I'm using the off-white Castrol marine grease and liking it. Not as pretty as white lithium, but more water resistant and just about as good for revealing contamination. Great consistency, no seperation and far beyond any needed technical spec for bike use.
Over the past week or so, a clicking sound on the same spot in every pedal revolution on the right side was driving me crazy. I tightened the crank fixing bolt. I played around with every adjustment I could find on the pedal and cleat. I checked the saddle and seatpost. Tightened the chainring bolts. Adjusted the derailleurs. Concluded there was something wrong with the pedal, just as Nashbar announced a pedal sale. Just to be sure, I swapped out the noisy pedal for an old one I had lying around. The noisy pedal was surprisingly easy to remove. Not loose, per se, put very little wrench effor required. Threads were dry, too. Hmm. Took a spin around the block, and the substitute didn't click. Hmm. Put back the clicker back, this time tightening it hard. No click. Double hmm. Took it out again, and put it back with some grease. Then said to self, "self, maybe you should grease and re-tighten a bunch of other fasteners that have been clicking and creaking, too". I now have a stealth bike. Better keep your eyes open, because you won't hear me coming any more.
Grease is good, John
We had a greaser at the power station where I work. His name was Stan and he spoke with a thick Polish accent. Stan always used to say that, "A little bit of grease is better than no grease at all!" So as soon as we hear a squeak we all chorus Stans saying.
