Squeak when standing…what is it
04-15-22, 04:38 PM
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Squeak when standing…what is it
So my bike recently developed a squeak that only happens when standing and pedaling at reasonably hard resistance. It only happens when the right leg is down and bike is tilted to the left. Can’t figure out what’s making the noise. Any thoughts?
04-15-22, 04:55 PM
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I know from experience that it's not one the first five things that you think it might be.
04-15-22, 04:59 PM
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I take it you haven't had a problem like this before, or even read one of these threads... We can guess and guess, but nobody has as much info as you. Maybe if you shot a vid, we'd stand a chance... You'd probably need help with that though.
Could be a zillion things, but at least you know it's not your seat.
Could be a zillion things, but at least you know it's not your seat.
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04-15-22, 06:12 PM
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Front wheel quick release skewer is not tight enough.
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04-15-22, 06:33 PM
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Standing, right leg down, bike tilted to the left?
04-15-22, 06:50 PM
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Pedal spindles tight? Is the rim brake caliper offset to one side and making contact with the wheel when it deflects?
04-16-22, 10:59 AM
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Might even be just the spokes groaning as forces on them change while you begin to pedal hard.
04-24-22, 06:28 PM
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I also rode with regular shoes on and on both sides of pedals and it squeaked.
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04-24-22, 10:40 PM
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Could be handlebars- you are pulling up on them when you pedal standing up...
04-26-22, 12:55 AM
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It could even be the brakes if you have discs. But my case turned out to be loose BB. I re-tightened and problem is gone!
04-26-22, 07:30 AM
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Last time it happened, I was thinking of inventing a tool (small microphone) that you can put in different places on your bike to identify where exactly the creaking comes from. I opened a beer instead and stripped the whole bike.
04-26-22, 08:11 AM
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