Recently I've noticed a somewhat crackling noise when I start pedaling or pedal hard. It disappears when my cadence rises and my pedal cycle gets smooth. So basically it only cracks when the torque is high. I've checked the bottom bracket and although I lack the tools for disassembling it entirely the bracket and drivetrain/cranks looks to be rock solid, no lateral motion whatsoever.
It's a relative new bike with only about 1500 miles on it and apart from this noise everything runs smoothly and works exactly like it should. It does not appear to affect functionality in any way.
Should I be concerned about this? I generally don't like any noise whatsoever on a bike so I do try to figure it out and fix it.
Recently I've noticed a somewhat crackling noise when I start pedaling or pedal hard. It disappears when my cadence rises and my pedal cycle gets smooth. So basically it only cracks when the torque is high. I've checked the bottom bracket and although I lack the tools for disassembling it entirely the bracket and drivetrain/cranks looks to be rock solid, no lateral motion whatsoever.
It's a relative new bike with only about 1500 miles on it and apart from this noise everything runs smoothly and works exactly like it should. It does not appear to affect functionality in any way.
Should I be concerned about this? I generally don't like any noise whatsoever on a bike so I do try to figure it out and fix it.
This worked for me: If you can't borrow them, get the bottom bracket removal tool and a crank puller from your LBS - should be < £30 for the two.
Pack the bottom bracket threads and the crank spindle with plenty of 'Copper Grease' and then put it all back together again.
Would be worth taking your bike to the shop to make sure you get the right tools, I got the wrong shaped crank puller and (after an all- mighty effort) destroyed the end-piece trying to shift the cranks.
Maybe your LBS would take the BB out for you at little or no cost...?
Recently I've noticed a somewhat crackling noise when I start pedaling or pedal hard. It disappears when my cadence rises and my pedal cycle gets smooth. So basically it only cracks when the torque is high. I've checked the bottom bracket and although I lack the tools for disassembling it entirely the bracket and drivetrain/cranks looks to be rock solid, no lateral motion whatsoever.
Check the clamping bolt on your seat post. It might be just a tiny bit loose.
Recently I've noticed a somewhat crackling noise when I start pedaling or pedal hard. It disappears when my cadence rises and my pedal cycle gets smooth. So basically it only cracks when the torque is high. I've checked the bottom bracket and although I lack the tools for disassembling it entirely the bracket and drivetrain/cranks looks to be rock solid, no lateral motion whatsoever.
It's a relative new bike with only about 1500 miles on it and apart from this noise everything runs smoothly and works exactly like it should. It does not appear to affect functionality in any way.
Should I be concerned about this? I generally don't like any noise whatsoever on a bike so I do try to figure it out and fix it.
thx !
Noises like this are usually associated with unlubricated threads- not unusual. As others have said, removing the bottom bracket, greasing the threads, and reinstalling the BB works most of the time. The spindle/crankarm interface is another common culprit.
Once I had a bike that drove me crazy with a noise like this. I rebuilt the crank 3 times before I removed the pedals and greased the threads there. Problem solved.
Recently I've noticed a somewhat crackling noise when I start pedaling or pedal hard. It disappears when my cadence rises and my pedal cycle gets smooth. So basically it only cracks when the torque is high. I've checked the bottom bracket and although I lack the tools for disassembling it entirely the bracket and drivetrain/cranks looks to be rock solid, no lateral motion whatsoever.
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It's a relative new bike with only about 1500 miles on it and apart from this noise everything runs smoothly and works exactly like it should. It does not appear to affect functionality in any way.
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Should I be concerned about this? I generally don't like any noise whatsoever on a bike so I do try to figure it out and fix it.
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thx !
Noises like this are usually associated with unlubricated threads- not unusual. As others have said, removing the bottom bracket, greasing the threads, and reinstalling the BB works most of the time. The spindle/crankarm interface is another common culprit.
Once I had a bike that drove me crazy with a noise like this. I rebuilt the crank 3 times before I removed the pedals and greased the threads there. Problem solved.
Jeff
Ok, I've been scared of disassembling my bottom bracket because of all the sort of locking ring/thread systems etc. It's a bit overwhelming. Maybe I need to experiment on an old bike and get it sorted out. It goes without saying my main road bike needs to be out of service as short as possible. I tend to do all repairs and service myself just because I dislike waiting and calling the bike shop 😉 But I just dread ruining my gazillion dollar bike. I guess I need to go tool shopping and print out some Campy manuals.
Recently I've noticed a somewhat crackling noise when I start pedaling or pedal hard. It disappears when my cadence rises and my pedal cycle gets smooth. So basically it only cracks when the torque is high. I've checked the bottom bracket and although I lack the tools for disassembling it entirely the bracket and drivetrain/cranks looks to be rock solid, no lateral motion whatsoever.
It's a relative new bike with only about 1500 miles on it and apart from this noise everything runs smoothly and works exactly like it should. It does not appear to affect functionality in any way.
Should I be concerned about this? I generally don't like any noise whatsoever on a bike so I do try to figure it out and fix it.
Good lube like already suggested (I like anti-sieze compound suitable for the metal(s) involved) and specifications of torque + a good torque wrench. Sometimes just a 1/8 of a turn can make the difference.
Ok, I've been scared of disassembling my bottom bracket because of all the sort of locking ring/thread systems etc. It's a bit overwhelming. Maybe I need to experiment on an old bike and get it sorted out. It goes without saying my main road bike needs to be out of service as short as possible. I tend to do all repairs and service myself just because I dislike waiting and calling the bike shop 😉 But I just dread ruining my gazillion dollar bike. I guess I need to go tool shopping and print out some Campy manuals.
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Holy carp! Find a better bike shop- anybody who make you wait for what could be a minor adjustment (although BB/crank noises sometimes require exorcism) isn't worth a thing. At worst, they should try to diagnose it and then give you a drop-off and pick-up time... which should be the same day for a relatively new bike.
Good lube like already suggested (I like anti-sieze compound suitable for the metal(s) involved) and specifications of torque + a good torque wrench. Sometimes just a 1/8 of a turn can make the difference.
As long as you can find specs for torque with anti-sieze. If the specs don't include that factor, you might as well just use the calibrated hand.
I was experiencing a similar "crackling" noise that only occurred when pedaling hard. The cause turned out to be the saddle (Fizik Arione). I could make the sound by pressing down on the seat edges with my hands. I squirted WD-40 into all of the spaces where the rails are inserted into plastic housing and the noise stopped.
Ken
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Recently I've noticed a somewhat crackling noise when I start pedaling or pedal hard. It disappears when my cadence rises and my pedal cycle gets smooth. So basically it only cracks when the torque is high. I've checked the bottom bracket and although I lack the tools for disassembling it entirely the bracket and drivetrain/cranks looks to be rock solid, no lateral motion whatsoever.
It's a relative new bike with only about 1500 miles on it and apart from this noise everything runs smoothly and works exactly like it should. It does not appear to affect functionality in any way.
Should I be concerned about this? I generally don't like any noise whatsoever on a bike so I do try to figure it out and fix it.
