[RBW] Clicking From Crank Area

[Ed Felker]

I've been working through the same noise on my SimpleOne. Happens when I stand 
up and crank hard up a slope.

All drivetrain components & rear wheel inspected and replaced or overhauled. 
Thinking it might be related to the kickstand, or fender installation, seems 
like the noise is caused by frame flex at bottom bracket area causing something 
to bind up.

Ed Feller 
Washington DC

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Re: [RBW] Clicking From Crank Area

[Patrick Moore]

IME, clicking sounds that can appear to come from the bb area can be caused
by:

Pedals
Seatpost
Saddle
Stem
BB cups
Shoe lace aglets
Pannier cords




On Mon, Oct 17, 2016 at 5:57 AM, Eric Karnes  wrote:

> I could use the collective wisdom of the group...
>
> I have clicking sound that is driving me to distraction. It occurs on my
> SimpleOne when I pedal. Sounds like one click per pedal rotation and it's
> especially bad when I'm cranking down hard...as when I'm powering up a
> hill. I'm pretty sure it's coming from the crank area. Two issues add to
> the mystery:
>
> 1. Everything is new. Brand new Shimano UN55 bottom bracket and new Sugino
> XD2 crankset/chainrings. While it was my first bottom bracket install, I
> think everything went smoothly. Drive side threaded in almost all the way
> by hand without a problem. Non-drive side was a bit tougher, and I needed a
> wrench, but I attributed it to the anti-seize tape that they cover the
> threads with on that side. Cranked everything down by hand with a big o'
> wrench ala the Riv video and torqued the crank bolts to the proper specs.
>
> 2. This has happened twice before. My previous commuter, an old Trek
> converted to single speed had the same problem. Brand new Shimano UN55
> installed by my LBS. Started clicking after 10 miles or so and never
> stopped. And the previous BB/crank on the SimpleOne had the same noise,
> albeit louder.
>
> Any suggestions? Has anyone run into a similar problem before? I'm fairly
> new to fixed/ss. Am I missing something?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Eric
>
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[RBW] Clicking From Crank Area

[Lungimsam]

A loose pedal/crank arm interface can cause a click every rotation. Grease 
pedal threads and  reinstall pedals being sure to tighten down that pedal/crank 
interface.

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[RBW] Clicking From Crank Area

[William R.]

Hi Eric. As we all know the source of these clicks can be elusive to say the 
least! One thing that I have learned to check first is the spokes of the rear 
wheel. You said everything is new. Does that include the wheels? Even if they 
are not new, and regardless if they were hand built or machine (though I find 
it more common in machine built wheels) - try a drop of oil on every point 
where the spokes touch other metal: hub, crossings and nipples. I'm surprised 
at how often this silences my bike! I'm sure there will be other good ideas of 
things to check to come from other members. That's where I've learned to check 
first from others more technically versed here. 

Bill in Westchester, NY

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Re: [RBW] Clicking From Crank Area

[Eric Norris]

The last time I had this problem, it turned out to be worn pedal bearings. I 
rebuilt the pedals with new bearings, and the noise stopped.

Eric N
www.CampyOnly.com
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> On Oct 17, 2016, at 4:57 AM, Eric Karnes  wrote:
> 
> I could use the collective wisdom of the group...
> 
> I have clicking sound that is driving me to distraction. It occurs on my 
> SimpleOne when I pedal. Sounds like one click per pedal rotation and it's 
> especially bad when I'm cranking down hard...as when I'm powering up a hill. 
> I'm pretty sure it's coming from the crank area. Two issues add to the 
> mystery:
> 
> 1. Everything is new. Brand new Shimano UN55 bottom bracket and new Sugino 
> XD2 crankset/chainrings. While it was my first bottom bracket install, I 
> think everything went smoothly. Drive side threaded in almost all the way by 
> hand without a problem. Non-drive side was a bit tougher, and I needed a 
> wrench, but I attributed it to the anti-seize tape that they cover the 
> threads with on that side. Cranked everything down by hand with a big o' 
> wrench ala the Riv video and torqued the crank bolts to the proper specs. 
> 
> 2. This has happened twice before. My previous commuter, an old Trek 
> converted to single speed had the same problem. Brand new Shimano UN55 
> installed by my LBS. Started clicking after 10 miles or so and never stopped. 
> And the previous BB/crank on the SimpleOne had the same noise, albeit louder.
> 
> Any suggestions? Has anyone run into a similar problem before? I'm fairly new 
> to fixed/ss. Am I missing something?
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> Eric
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[RBW] Clicking From Crank Area

[Eric Karnes]

I could use the collective wisdom of the group...

I have clicking sound that is driving me to distraction. It occurs on my 
SimpleOne when I pedal. Sounds like one click per pedal rotation and it's 
especially bad when I'm cranking down hard...as when I'm powering up a 
hill. I'm pretty sure it's coming from the crank area. Two issues add to 
the mystery:

1. Everything is new. Brand new Shimano UN55 bottom bracket and new Sugino 
XD2 crankset/chainrings. While it was my first bottom bracket install, I 
think everything went smoothly. Drive side threaded in almost all the way 
by hand without a problem. Non-drive side was a bit tougher, and I needed a 
wrench, but I attributed it to the anti-seize tape that they cover the 
threads with on that side. Cranked everything down by hand with a big o' 
wrench ala the Riv video and torqued the crank bolts to the proper specs. 

2. This has happened twice before. My previous commuter, an old Trek 
converted to single speed had the same problem. Brand new Shimano UN55 
installed by my LBS. Started clicking after 10 miles or so and never 
stopped. And the previous BB/crank on the SimpleOne had the same noise, 
albeit louder.

Any suggestions? Has anyone run into a similar problem before? I'm fairly 
new to fixed/ss. Am I missing something?

Thanks!

Eric

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