[SOLVED] Clicking/creak on a Shimano crank (FC-TY301) when left pedaling hard
04-03-23, 12:58 PM
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[SOLVED] Clicking/creak on a Shimano crank (FC-TY301) when left pedaling hard
All of a sudden, weeks ago, I got this annoying click/tick/creak (whatever) when applying force to the left pedal, always in the same exact position. "Oh noes, something is broken! Let's search the Web."
Long story short: after replacing the left pedal, removing the whole crank and the bottom bracket (and even checking the rear wheel), cleaning, lubing, and tightening everything properly... I realized the clicking was caused by plastic in the crank spider (I only had removed dust caps). The noise can be reproduced by pressuring the plastic with a single finger. The plastic seems removable.
In conclusion, and since I didn't find anything about this on the Web, I do hope this post helps someone!
Long story short: after replacing the left pedal, removing the whole crank and the bottom bracket (and even checking the rear wheel), cleaning, lubing, and tightening everything properly... I realized the clicking was caused by plastic in the crank spider (I only had removed dust caps). The noise can be reproduced by pressuring the plastic with a single finger. The plastic seems removable.
In conclusion, and since I didn't find anything about this on the Web, I do hope this post helps someone!
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04-03-23, 05:53 PM
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All of a sudden, weeks ago, I got this annoying click/tick/creak (whatever) when applying force to the left pedal, always in the same exact position. "Oh noes, something is broken! Let's search the Web."
Long story short: after replacing the left pedal, removing the whole crank and the bottom bracket (and even checking the rear wheel), cleaning, lubing, and tightening everything properly... I realized the clicking was caused by plastic in the crank spider (I only had removed dust caps). The noise can be reproduced by pressuring the plastic with a single finger. The plastic seems removable.
In conclusion, and since I didn't find anything about this on the Web, I do hope this post helps someone!
Long story short: after replacing the left pedal, removing the whole crank and the bottom bracket (and even checking the rear wheel), cleaning, lubing, and tightening everything properly... I realized the clicking was caused by plastic in the crank spider (I only had removed dust caps). The noise can be reproduced by pressuring the plastic with a single finger. The plastic seems removable.
In conclusion, and since I didn't find anything about this on the Web, I do hope this post helps someone!
... this cover is held on by 4 screws from the backside of the large Chainring... there's a chance it's held on by press in plastic expanding split-studs.through the large chainring...
Last edited by maddog34; 04-03-23 at 05:58 PM.
04-03-23, 06:25 PM
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This phenomenon can also be caused by BB cartridge (or other components) and/or the keeper working slightly loose. One of mine was doing it a few weeks ago. Just a slight tightening and the clicking/creaking is resolved.
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