5 o clock Click

Daroxtar

I'm getting a slight click or knock in the bike when my non drive side pedal goes through 5 o clock while climbing or putting a bit of power down on the flat. BB bearings are OK so I'm thinking it's either the pedal or the bearing cup ( press fit BB)
Any other ideas?

crosstownk

If your using clipless pedals then pedal with one foot out to determine which side is at fault - if it happens with either foot unclipped then it's unlikely to be a pedal.

If you still think it's a pedal, then have you a spare pair or could you borrow a mates pair for a few hours just to test? I've spare pair of well used Shimano PDR540 (SPD-SL) that you can borrow if you like.

Inquitus

Let the clicking go......if you allow it to take hold of you you may well lose your sanity trying to figure out where it's coming from....

clog

Are you in the big front ring at the time ? , if so it may be the drive side crank clipping the front mech/cable.

Zyzz

Take one foot off the pedal, and rotate it a few times, then when you look down again




you're looking at your keyboard and buying a new bike. Problem solved.

Daroxtar

It happens in big ring and small. Also happens both seated and out of saddle. If I rotate the pedals without putting downward pressure, ie pulling up on them, it doesn't happen but as soon as I press on them it happens.

I have an old pair of pedals, I'll switch them tomorrow and see if it makes any difference.

If that doesn't work I'll probably start looking at a new bike

Wishbone Ash

Also clean the front wheel skewer and put a bit of oil/grease on the front drop outs. Sometimes they can be the cause of noise as the forks can contort slightly when climbing.

CramCycle

Clean and regrease the headset, clean and tighten the cranks, put on different pedals to see does it still happen, loosen and tighten the clamp on your handlebars, check that the cable on your derailleur isn't clipping your shoes/toes etc., regrease everything else, loosen and grease and retighten the saddle rails, make sure the bolts on your chainrings are tightened properly, make sure the downward force isn't moving the crank slightly and clipping the derailleur.

Buy a new bike.

Put your old one in the shed.

Take it out in 6 weeks to find that the click isn't there anymore.

Cond0r

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

Also clean the front wheel skewer and put a bit of oil/grease on the front drop outs. Sometimes they can be the cause of noise as the forks can contort slightly when climbing.

Grease *in* the drop outs? :eek:

That's the one place you absolutely don't want movement, I'd have thought. One of my worst nightmares is loose QR levers causing the wheel to pop out on a descent.