Went out for a ride the other day and heard a creaking around the crank area.
I don't think it is the cranks because I had my trusty LBS actually tighten the crank bolts and Locktite them (I don't have a torquewrench) 64 miles ago. Also, it doesn't seem to be a pedal issue. Frame looks OK, also. The bike has a total of about 200 miles on it. I bought it new in November, 2003. It is a Cannondale CAAD4 road bike, with Shimano SPD pedals, and all 105 components (including the BB) If it matters, my cadence is about 80-90 rpm.
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Went out for a ride the other day and heard a creaking around the crank area.
I don't think it is the cranks because I had my trusty LBS actually tighten the crank bolts and Locktite them (I don't have a torquewrench) 64 miles ago. Also, it doesn't seem to be a pedal issue. Frame looks OK, also. The bike has a total of about 200 miles on it. I bought it new in November, 2003. It is a Cannondale CAAD4 road bike, with Shimano SPD pedals, and all 105 components (including the BB) If it matters, my cadence is about 80-90 rpm.
......opinions?
Thanks, -Karl
Took me two months to solve a similar problem a few years ago. I was certain, and so was the LBS, that it was the bottom bracket. Sure enough that they pulled it, reinstalled with teflon tape. Over toqued the crank bolts (different story). Turned out to be the bars at the stem. A little grease cured it. Just to double check, see if it creaks when pedaling with the same force/ rhythm but riding "no hands". The other frequent culprits are the the seat rails and the seat itself. Bill
Went out for a ride the other day and heard a creaking around the crank area.
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I don't think it is the cranks because I had my trusty LBS actually tighten the crank bolts and Locktite them (I don't have a torquewrench) 64 miles ago. Also, it doesn't seem to be a pedal issue. Frame looks OK, also. The bike has a total of about 200 miles on it. I bought it new in November, 2003. It is a Cannondale CAAD4 road bike, with Shimano SPD pedals, and all 105 components (including the BB) If it matters, my cadence is about 80-90 rpm.
Check chainring bolt tightness.
Also, the fact that the LBS tightened your crank bolts implies they were loose. The cranks may have been ruined as a result. BTW, Locktite is not a good idea.
Other possible causes: shoes, cleats, saddle (does the creaking disappear when you're out of the saddle?).
Originally posted by Urban Sherpa Went out for a ride the other day and heard a creaking around the crank area.
I don't think it is the cranks because I had my trusty LBS actually tighten the crank bolts and Locktite them (I don't have a torquewrench) 64 miles ago. Also, it doesn't seem to be a pedal issue. Frame looks OK, also. The bike has a total of about 200 miles on it. I bought it new in November, 2003. It is a Cannondale CAAD4 road bike, with Shimano SPD pedals, and all 105 components (including the BB) If it matters, my cadence is about 80-90 rpm.
......opinions?
Thanks, -Karl
Park Tool has a section at their site that might help: http://www.parktool.com/repair_help/creaking_and_squeaking.shtml There also is a shop in the UK that has a good set of suggestions, but I ca'n't find the URL at this time. Mike are you there? Try to isolate the source by trying to exclude things like saddle and seatpost, by standing. If you can pedal safely without hands on bars, that can eliminate bars and stem. Pedals and cleats are more of a challenge, but if cleaning/substitution doesn't change things, you need to look elsewhere. Chain ring bolts are always worth looking into. Can you swap out the rear wheel for the test? Finding the source takes detective work. I understand how difficult it can be.
Went out for a ride the other day and heard a creaking around the crank area.
I don't think it is the cranks because I had my trusty LBS actually tighten the crank bolts and Locktite them (I don't have a torquewrench) 64 miles ago. Also, it doesn't seem to be a pedal issue. Frame looks OK, also. The bike has a total of about 200 miles on it. I bought it new in November, 2003. It is a Cannondale CAAD4 road bike, with Shimano SPD pedals, and all 105 components (including the BB) If it matters, my cadence is about 80-90 rpm.
......opinions?
You might check out this article on our website for places to find noises on a bike-
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Went out for a ride the other day and heard a creaking around the crank area.
I don't think it is the cranks because I had my trusty LBS actually tighten the crank bolts and Locktite them (I don't have a torquewrench) 64 miles ago. Also, it doesn't seem to be a pedal issue. Frame looks OK, also. The bike has a total of about 200 miles on it. I bought it new in November, 2003. It is a Cannondale CAAD4 road bike, with Shimano SPD pedals, and all 105 components (including the BB) If it matters, my cadence is about 80-90 rpm.
......opinions?
Thanks, -Karl
Took me two months to solve a similar problem a few years ago. I was certain, and so was the LBS, that it was the bottom bracket. Sure enough that they pulled it, reinstalled with teflon tape. Over toqued the crank bolts (different story). Turned out to be the bars at the stem. A little grease cured it. Just to double check, see if it creaks when pedaling with the same force/ rhythm but riding "no hands". The other frequent culprits are the the seat rails and the seat itself. Bill
I agree with Bill. Chances are the teflon tape on the BB cups will do the trick. I use teflon tape on all my BBs ever since my first Cannondale. It is also possible it is the seatpost. a little grease between the aluminum post and frame would quiet things down. (just a little - you don't need much) Rocketman58
What usually fixes my creaking is re-tensioning the rear quick release. A little grease here helps, too. I wasted way too much time trying out teflon tape and locktite on the BB threads, as well as deliberately over- and under-torquing the left side of the BB before I discovered the problem was with the rear dropouts.
If the sound is more like clicking than creaking, try re- greasing the cog/hub interface and get the lockring nice and tight.
Just trying someone else's rear wheel can be helpful diagnostic aid.
Canondales, as everyone knows who's had one, are spectacular when it comes to noises.
urbansherpa-<< Went out for a ride the other day and heard a creaking around the crank area.
I don't think it is the cranks because I had my trusty LBS actually tighten the crank bolts and Locktite them
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I wonder what else the 'trusty' LBS doesn't have a clue about- loctite crank bolts??
I think a take apart of the crank/BB, face the BB shell(undoubtedly not done), grease inside the BB shell, inside the left BB cup, grease all the chainring bolts and a little where the rings sit onto the crankarms...and it will probably be solved.
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I have the same problem with my 6 month old Synapse Carbon bike....over the past month we have checked the seat, seat post, all joints etc. I was told by my local Bike Shop at the weekend that Cannondale did have some quality issues with some of the bottom bracket bearings and bottom bracket housings and that Canondale are replacing these under warranty. Now I know this I will be pursuing it next week, will let you know how I get on.
