stackie
03-17-2009, 09:41 PM
So, I just recently rebuilt my bike and I'm having some seriously annoying noises.
Two separate noises occurring, I think.
1. Brooks swallow saddles. Creaks and cracks. I'm using a DA seatpost. I've heard that these can begin to click at the junction of the post and the head. Mine seems tight, but how can one really tell? The saddle creaks with any motion on it or over small road bumps. When I raise my lazy arse off it to stand, it will often give a solid crack. I've lubed every metal junction on the saddle, first with Prolink Gold, then with Phil's tenacious oil. I'm about to try WD-4o to see if it will penetrate, but I'm worried about getting that stuff on the leather. I've also greased the rails, the seatpost clamp and bolt, and the grooves in the interface of the clamp. What else?
2. The second noise is a crack or clunk that seems to be originating from the Shimano DA pedals (7810). I think I can even feel it in my feet. No relation to any particular point in the pedal stroke and certainly not on every stroke. Goes away if I stand (makes me think seat, but it really feels like the pedals. I've greased the threads of the pedal when I installed them. The crank is tight and has been greased at a recent rebuild. The chainring bolts are tight and installed with Loctite Red. The chain does not appear to have a stiff link and is well lubed with Prolink.
Anyone have any suggestions? I've been pretty embarassed riding this noisy thing around other people.
Thanks,
Jon
Two separate noises occurring, I think.
1. Brooks swallow saddles. Creaks and cracks. I'm using a DA seatpost. I've heard that these can begin to click at the junction of the post and the head. Mine seems tight, but how can one really tell? The saddle creaks with any motion on it or over small road bumps. When I raise my lazy arse off it to stand, it will often give a solid crack. I've lubed every metal junction on the saddle, first with Prolink Gold, then with Phil's tenacious oil. I'm about to try WD-4o to see if it will penetrate, but I'm worried about getting that stuff on the leather. I've also greased the rails, the seatpost clamp and bolt, and the grooves in the interface of the clamp. What else?
2. The second noise is a crack or clunk that seems to be originating from the Shimano DA pedals (7810). I think I can even feel it in my feet. No relation to any particular point in the pedal stroke and certainly not on every stroke. Goes away if I stand (makes me think seat, but it really feels like the pedals. I've greased the threads of the pedal when I installed them. The crank is tight and has been greased at a recent rebuild. The chainring bolts are tight and installed with Loctite Red. The chain does not appear to have a stiff link and is well lubed with Prolink.
Anyone have any suggestions? I've been pretty embarassed riding this noisy thing around other people.
Thanks,
Jon