Tick...Tick...Tick on the pedal/crank area
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Tick...Tick...Tick on the pedal/crank area
Postby dudleygb » Tue Jan 14, 2014 8:07 pm
Any ideas why a pedal/crank would suddenly develop a tick...tick...tick as I cycle, especially when I put them under load.
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Re: Tick...Tick...Tick on the pedal/crank area
Postby mick243 » Tue Jan 14, 2014 8:15 pm
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Postby Duck! » Tue Jan 14, 2014 8:16 pm
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Postby dudleygb » Tue Jan 14, 2014 8:18 pm
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Tick...Tick...Tick on the pedal/crank area
Postby RonK » Tue Jan 14, 2014 8:55 pm
Oh - then there's always your knees.
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Postby Wakatuki » Wed Jan 15, 2014 11:28 am
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Re: Tick...Tick...Tick on the pedal/crank area
Postby ColinOldnCranky » Wed Jan 15, 2014 11:52 am
If square taper cranks then it could be loose cranks. If so it needs to be fixed immediately - no finishing the ride. However, if you have kept riding it then the damage will likely already be done and no amount of retightening will fix it for long and you will need new cranks.
I can't see splined cranks giving you this particular problem.
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Re: Tick...Tick...Tick on the pedal/crank area
Postby dudleygb » Wed Jan 15, 2014 12:06 pm
Only issue is, its the pedal that was re-threaded
And while its not showing any signs of wear, it looks like a new crank has got to happen.
Please give me some advice here.
1 - What other parts does one need when replacing a crank?
2 - I have this crank:
http://www.this link is broken/au/e ... prod108982" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Just replace with the same one or is there a chance for some upgrade
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Re: Tick...Tick...Tick on the pedal/crank area
Postby dudleygb » Wed Jan 15, 2014 12:33 pm
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Re: Tick...Tick...Tick on the pedal/crank area
Postby ColinOldnCranky » Wed Jan 15, 2014 1:14 pm
Do you know what a helical thread is? It could be a better option than a new crank and will have the benefit that they are harder than the alloy so less grief with stripping or crossing threads.dudleygb wrote:Turns out it was my seat post and pedal. Tightened both up, noise gone.
Only issue is, its the pedal that was re-threaded
And while its not showing any signs of wear, it looks like a new crank has got to happen.
Please give me some advice here.
1 - What other parts does one need when replacing a crank?
2 - I have this crank:
http://www.this link is broken/au/e ... prod108982" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Just replace with the same one or is there a chance for some upgrade
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Re: Tick...Tick...Tick on the pedal/crank area
Postby dudleygb » Wed Jan 15, 2014 1:19 pm
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Helicoil- Not Helical thread
Postby onrbikes » Wed Jan 15, 2014 2:29 pm
Go to a automotive rebuild place and you shouldn't have to pay more than $30.
It takes about 15 minutes and will last a lifetime.
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Re: Tick...Tick...Tick on the pedal/crank area
Postby dudleygb » Wed Jan 15, 2014 2:55 pm
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Re: Tick...Tick...Tick on the pedal/crank area
Postby Saturnstarzz » Wed Jan 15, 2014 3:45 pm
ColinOldnCranky wrote:Do a search in this forum. This one comes up so often that we could justify a sticky post for it.
If square taper cranks then it could be loose cranks. If so it needs to be fixed immediately - no finishing the ride. However, if you have kept riding it then the damage will likely already be done and no amount of retightening will fix it for long and you will need new cranks.
I can't see splined cranks giving you this particular problem.
+1 for a sticky same as Mavic Hub service.
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Postby NewStew » Wed Jan 15, 2014 4:22 pm
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Postby onrbikes » Wed Jan 15, 2014 4:27 pm
Best technique is to tighten, then give it a rap with a wooden mallet, then tighten fully.
Also the seat stem may need removing and oiling/greasing
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Re: Tick...Tick...Tick on the pedal/crank area
Postby Mulger bill » Wed Jan 15, 2014 4:55 pm
Nominated and seconded, all those in favour?Saturnstarzz wrote:ColinOldnCranky wrote:Do a search in this forum. This one comes up so often that we could justify a sticky post for it.
If square taper cranks then it could be loose cranks. If so it needs to be fixed immediately - no finishing the ride. However, if you have kept riding it then the damage will likely already be done and no amount of retightening will fix it for long and you will need new cranks.
I can't see splined cranks giving you this particular problem.
+1 for a sticky same as Mavic Hub service.
Methinks the best idea might be to open the floor for any and all suggestions re diagnosing clicks then condense it down into a single post covering all angles with a dotpoint list of a suggested best order of checking.
Thoughts?
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Re: Tick...Tick...Tick on the pedal/crank area
Postby Saturnstarzz » Wed Jan 15, 2014 5:00 pm
I'd be happy to write it Shaun, might blatantly copy stuff from Sheldon and Park. But i will be thorough.Mulger bill wrote:Nominated and seconded, all those in favour?Saturnstarzz wrote:ColinOldnCranky wrote:Do a search in this forum. This one comes up so often that we could justify a sticky post for it.
If square taper cranks then it could be loose cranks. If so it needs to be fixed immediately - no finishing the ride. However, if you have kept riding it then the damage will likely already be done and no amount of retightening will fix it for long and you will need new cranks.
I can't see splined cranks giving you this particular problem.
+1 for a sticky same as Mavic Hub service.
Methinks the best idea might be to open the floor for any and all suggestions re diagnosing clicks then condense it down into a single post covering all angles with a dotpoint list of a suggested best order of checking.
Thoughts?
Shaun
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Re: Tick...Tick...Tick on the pedal/crank area
Postby Mulger bill » Wed Jan 15, 2014 5:03 pm
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Re: Helicoil- Not Helical thread
Postby dudleygb » Thu Jan 16, 2014 2:08 pm
MyBikeShop.com.au is nearby me so I took it to them to do. The helicoil looks like its worked but I see you get another actual re-thread job like this:onrbikes wrote:I think you're referring to a helicoil . This is where they put a new thread to replace the stripped one.
Go to a automotive rebuild place and you shouldn't have to pay more than $30.
It takes about 15 minutes and will last a lifetime.
http://thegoldenwrench.blogspot.com.au/ ... hread.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Anyone know a good auto shop in Brisbane area who will do that 'will last forever' fix?
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Re: Tick...Tick...Tick on the pedal/crank area
Postby Stefan_A » Thu Jan 16, 2014 2:37 pm
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Re: Tick...Tick...Tick on the pedal/crank area
Postby ColinOldnCranky » Thu Jan 16, 2014 4:07 pm
Saturn - On the development of a sticky this suggests the possibility of including within it a list indicating a suggested order of tackling the causes that are described.Stefan_A wrote:... order of probability in my books for crank/pedal noises is - cleats bolts, worn/broken cleats, broken pedals, pedal to crank, pedal spindle, chainring bolts...then referred areas (saddle/seat post, headset, bidon bolts, front der braze on, stem, bars)
How that order is established is open to argument of course - it could be based on probabilities, on the likelihood of further damage if not addressed immediatley, on the cost of further damage if not addressed immediatley, on the ease with which simple ones can be determined and dismissed, etc.
In the probabilities Stefan has already given something to start with.
Respectfully, for consideration.
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