Clicking from crank area... I think.
Discussion
I've done a bit of reading up, but figured I'd get some expert opinions!
When pressing on, I'm getting a clicking noise from what appears to be the crank area. Having read elsewhere, a clicking noise can really be anything, despite where you think it may be coming from.
I personally think it may be the rubbish pedals. They look and feel cheap, so guessing they are cheap. Here's a pic. Can anyone confirm?
DSC00240 by IK-Photo, on Flickr
If the pedals are rubbish, can anyone recommend some decent, but cheap new ones?
When pressing on, I'm getting a clicking noise from what appears to be the crank area. Having read elsewhere, a clicking noise can really be anything, despite where you think it may be coming from.
I personally think it may be the rubbish pedals. They look and feel cheap, so guessing they are cheap. Here's a pic. Can anyone confirm?
DSC00240 by IK-Photo, on Flickr
If the pedals are rubbish, can anyone recommend some decent, but cheap new ones?
Its usually either the pedals or the bottom bracket and that looks far too new for it to be the bottom bracket already - assuming it was put together properly when you purchased it.
If you can feel lateral movement in the cranks then the BB is the likely suspect - but based upon the condition / age of the bike and what look like fairly cheap pedals, they are the more likely problem.
If you can feel lateral movement in the cranks then the BB is the likely suspect - but based upon the condition / age of the bike and what look like fairly cheap pedals, they are the more likely problem.
metalsteve said:
Probably the pedals but also worth checking your cranks and BB are nice and tight/greased.
You cant go wrong with a set of DMR V8 pedals if you like flats.
You can. My V8s lasted weeks before the bearings went on them. Same clicking sounds as your getting now. If you like the V8 looks get some V12s or replicas - sealed bearings mean they last longer without maintenance.You cant go wrong with a set of DMR V8 pedals if you like flats.
Can you feel the clicking through one foot? Sure sign of a pedal bearing versus a bottom bracket one.
My DMR V8s are 12 years old.
They're so old they don't even have the grease port on the pedal body.
Having said that they are well and truly shagged, but that's still good going (they have been regularly serviced).
Pulse; even if it isn't the pedals, the ones you have are rubbish so you might as well get some new ones which might solve the problem.
You should be able to pick up some V8s or similar for £20-25.
I've only slipped off mine once in 12 years, but I certainly remember it and my left shin has two little scars to remind me.
They're so old they don't even have the grease port on the pedal body.
Having said that they are well and truly shagged, but that's still good going (they have been regularly serviced).
Pulse; even if it isn't the pedals, the ones you have are rubbish so you might as well get some new ones which might solve the problem.
You should be able to pick up some V8s or similar for £20-25.
I've only slipped off mine once in 12 years, but I certainly remember it and my left shin has two little scars to remind me.
As a quick test try taking the pedals off and greasing the threads, I had the clicking you describe on my road bike and it turned out the pedals had been fitted dry. Tiny bit of grease on the threads and hey-presto no more clicking.
As for pedals, I have V8's on my Trance and NC-17 Sud-Pins on my Blue Pig, £60 difference in cost, no noticable difference in performance!
Have a look at superstar pedals, they seem to have a lot of good reviews for their cost.....
As for pedals, I have V8's on my Trance and NC-17 Sud-Pins on my Blue Pig, £60 difference in cost, no noticable difference in performance!
Have a look at superstar pedals, they seem to have a lot of good reviews for their cost.....
Gren said:
If you like the V8 looks get some V12s or replicas - sealed bearings mean they last longer without maintenance.
I seem to remember reading that the V12s use a sealed bearing one side and a bush the other, and whilst the bearing can last a while (although not as long as regularly maintained open bearings, I'd wager) the bush can wear out prematurely.Dunno how much truth is in that though.
One thing to consider when buying pedals is footwear; some shoes will work better with some pedals.
I like the combination of V8s with Vans skate shoes with the original waffle sole.
Bacon Is Proof said:
One thing to consider when buying pedals is footwear; some shoes will work better with some pedals.
I like the combination of V8s with Vans skate shoes with the original waffle sole.
+1I like the combination of V8s with Vans skate shoes with the original waffle sole.
I used to use hiking boots with grippy soles, due to the lack of surface area in contact with the face of the pedal they were a nightmare, I have some nice scars on my shins to prove it! Invested in a pair of Five-Ten Karver's and I rarely loose my footing on the pedals, not quite as good as clipless but very grippy all the same!
Bacon Is Proof said:
My DMR V8s are 12 years old.
They're so old they don't even have the grease port on the pedal body.
Having said that they are well and truly shagged, but that's still good going (they have been regularly serviced).
Pulse; even if it isn't the pedals, the ones you have are rubbish so you might as well get some new ones which might solve the problem.
You should be able to pick up some V8s or similar for £20-25.
I've only slipped off mine once in 12 years, but I certainly remember it and my left shin has two little scars to remind me.
Had mine a similar length of time (although sat in a shed for a few years in the middle) and they're still going strong. Bearings are a little loose, but i can't remember ever doing any maintenance on them. I'd happily get another pair when they finally bite the dust.They're so old they don't even have the grease port on the pedal body.
Having said that they are well and truly shagged, but that's still good going (they have been regularly serviced).
Pulse; even if it isn't the pedals, the ones you have are rubbish so you might as well get some new ones which might solve the problem.
You should be able to pick up some V8s or similar for £20-25.
I've only slipped off mine once in 12 years, but I certainly remember it and my left shin has two little scars to remind me.
To be perfectly honest, mine were a little pampered.
I had the fortune to work in precision engineering for ten years and so my pedals were stripped, degreased, ultrasonically cleaned and then repacked with top quality grease.
They are still usable, just a little loose.
Now my Onza clipless, they're [i]really[i/] old!
I had the fortune to work in precision engineering for ten years and so my pedals were stripped, degreased, ultrasonically cleaned and then repacked with top quality grease.
They are still usable, just a little loose.
Now my Onza clipless, they're [i]really[i/] old!
Pulse said:
Turns out it's not the pedals... It's the rear brake!
Not sure why it's clicking, but it clicks more when I've used it, and when I press it down, the noise goes away.
Any ideas what that could be? It's brand new, so no idea if I've been sold a duffer or it's something simple.
By "push it down", do you mean apply the rear brake, or press down on the caliper?Not sure why it's clicking, but it clicks more when I've used it, and when I press it down, the noise goes away.
Any ideas what that could be? It's brand new, so no idea if I've been sold a duffer or it's something simple.
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