So just riding along and it wasn't the bottom bracket? Hmmm....interesting! Keep up the great work, guys. Always entertaining while informative to watch. Thank you! 👊
@@parktool I missed the detail where once the chainring and crank were disassembled, what grease or oil did you use and exactly where?? Also what did you do with the bottom bracket?….I have a similar creak and suspect it’s coming from the crank area. I have SRAM XX1 drivetrain with press fit SRAM BB96 bottom bracket I believe. It’s a Yeti SB150. Thanks!
It’s always my seatpost. Though, I usually suspect the bottombracket because the creaking has the same rhythm as my cadence. But no, it’s the seatpost that needs some fresh grease.
Ive had creaks solved from so many places. Thru axles, broken freehub bearing, chain and cassette, pedals, cracked frame, you name it. As these guys did I disassemble and reassemble parts until the creak goes away. Its actually rarely the bottom bracket but then again I usually have external bearings not in the shell or pressfit.
Creaks, I hate them! I once took my wife’s bike to the LBS and asked them to figure out where the creak was coming and fix it. When they were finished with the bike, creak was six times louder! Oh yeah, infernal creaking! Worse than ever! They said that we should return the bike to Canyon. Also they were wondering how the rear axle works. Oh yeah, they really did. Really. When we arrived at home, I prayed to Jesus and removed one chainring bolt, cleaned it, greased it and tightened it. The creak was gone! I was a very happy boy! True story.
A lot of times I've found it way easier to just do a full strip down if it's bad, because you easily end up chasings ghosts if you try to look for just one issue. The bonus of doing a complete do-over like this is that you now know you have done exactly that, and it will give you piece of mind for a long time. I did that on the last used bike I purchased, because I had no idea what had been done, nor when. I like to know so that's why there's only one solution. Get to town on it!
Absolutely agree. I find it entretaining too... but you need more than one bike so that you can continue riding if you're not done with the work in a couple of days.
I completely disagree with the exception you mention. On a used bike, you have no idea what might need to be done. On a bike you have been riding, throwing everything at it might fix the issue BUT you have no idea what actually fixed the problem so you did not learn anything that could be helpful going forward.
@@whynotride327 Some people like to micro manage and achieve very little in the longrun. If there's too many unknowns you will increase productivity by simply going to town on it. It's all about starting and having a clear goal. When we as human beings micro manage we most often dig ourself deeper and deeper down into a big mess, and spend a lot of time achieveing very little. It's never about that one thing, because we most likely are going to live tomorrow as well, and setting up life for long term solutions is the only thing that will last. Micro management leads to lots and lots of frustration which make people give up in the long run. So, I stated what I stated because when a bike you are going to use is in good condition, it is so much easier to deal with issues when they do occur, because then you have a way better idea of what it *_ISN'T_* which will cut down on time while doing trial and error. The other important thing is because you will be going over the trouble areas, you will get a very good idea of what actually were the issues because you are looking right at it and you somehow assumed I did not want to learn. Well, assumptions mostly fail in life, and so it did again. I actually learn more and faster than someone just sitting there scratching his/her head. We learn way more over the same amount of time when we got perspective and think long term. It's all about choosing the best solutions long term.
@@Perception_ That is a lot of words to say that you have your method of being perfect and my method is wrong. As long as you are happy with your way of "fixing" things, have at it. It will not affect me at all. This is not rocket science, it is bicycle repair. Nothing hard about it. I prefer to know exactly what I did to solve a problem. I learn things that might help me in the future. Look at it another way. You have a problem with your car. Do you take it to the garage and tell them to fix the problem OR do you tell them to take it apart and fix everything? Your method works for you and, IMO, you solved the problem but you didn't learn anything. Again, if you are happy with it, it makes no difference to me. Not sure why you felt the need to respond just to tell me that I am "wrong". Also, I am not too sure where you need to bring up "micro-managing" at all. Sounds like you need a mission statement too. Enjoy the day!
@@whynotride327 Living in an existance of there is no right or wrong is for children. Truth does not change whether we want it to or not. Freedom of speech works in the way we have all pre-accepted any response back to our own action. As you now show you want no responsibility of your own actions, you do what cowards do - blame one's own failure(s) on someone else. As you replied back it *_HAS_* affected you, so how do you like them apples. Word of advice for future preference. If you want no responsibility - NEVER act!
haaaaaaaaaaaaaa....EASILY the BEST YT-vide EVER about ANYTHING !!! Those Drama Classes sure seem to be paying off good :-) thanks! Man, I really learned so much! Aaaahhh...can you do the same on a 2011(?) Specialized Roubaix 3x, maybe? (I know, I know...I'm old & simple-minded )))
Shifting to the smallest rear sprocket keeps everything inline. These SRAM derailleurs have a small lock that holds the cage forward allowing for slack in the system, making it easier to install the wheel. This is not on all SRM derailleurs and not on all brands either.
I had a creek that was getting progressively worse as i rode. Oh no, the suspension is getting all kerfunkled! Poked around a bit, did the side load test, nothing. Then i saw the thru-axle looked like it had moved. Yep, sucker was loose. Tighented it back up and it was back to silence. On a side note, should I use threadlock on the thru-axle, seems to always wiggle loose.
If anyone knows my front disc brake dings when I tap it altough its tight. I chainged forks but I tighten it to 8nm to spec. Does anyone know what is it¿
I had a really noisy creak that I couldn't get rid of. I lubed the headset, skewers, lubed the bb & crank spindle, chain ring bolts, 'replaced the bb'. Checked & lubed pedals, handle bar & stem clamps and seat rails etc and nothing fixed it. Until... I put a new seat post in. Lubed it with the included lube and... That was the source of the horrible creak!! Carbon frame and carbon seat post with no carbon seatpost lube until post replacement. 😖
So, no quite fair: that could be back wheel hub axle or crankset gear or arms, but you have made changes in all of them together - there is no clear root cause analysis provided. Anyway - I like your channel. Thank you guys
Super video as always - you have done a lot to help me improve my bike fixing skills throughout the pandemic. Minor suggestion - don't forget to model wearing your helmets, even on short test rides (from a physician who sees a lot of trauma patients). Thanks for all your work!
very informative as always, I started biking when the pandemic began and those videos of yours makes me informed about issues and tips
So just riding along and it wasn't the bottom bracket? Hmmm....interesting!
Keep up the great work, guys. Always entertaining while informative to watch. Thank you! 👊
Great video…. One of my favourite things is getting back on your bike after resolving unwanted noises 😀
@2:38: Is the chain too long and touching the upper wheel of the derailleur?
I hope that these guys will have a huge christmas raise :-) Loving every vid and the humour
It's such a nuisance when you take your bike apart, grease everything up and it's perfect. Not a single creak, then suddenly a creak comes back! 🤬
Do you have a link to the handlebar creak video you guys mention at the end!? Getting a lot of creaking from the front of my bike when going uphill!
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@@parktool I missed the detail where once the chainring and crank were disassembled, what grease or oil did you use and exactly where?? Also what did you do with the bottom bracket?….I have a similar creak and suspect it’s coming from the crank area. I have SRAM XX1 drivetrain with press fit SRAM BB96 bottom bracket I believe. It’s a Yeti SB150. Thanks!
Thanks!!! Finally get rid the creek on my bikes
I like the way they try to act to make it even better.
It’s always my seatpost. Though, I usually suspect the bottombracket because the creaking has the same rhythm as my cadence. But no, it’s the seatpost that needs some fresh grease.
try pedalimg out of the saddle. if you still hear the creak, it ain't the seatpost or saddle
Ive had creaks solved from so many places. Thru axles, broken freehub bearing, chain and cassette, pedals, cracked frame, you name it. As these guys did I disassemble and reassemble parts until the creak goes away. Its actually rarely the bottom bracket but then again I usually have external bearings not in the shell or pressfit.
Creaks, I hate them!
I once took my wife’s bike to the LBS and asked them to figure out where the creak was coming and fix it. When they were finished with the bike, creak was six times louder! Oh yeah, infernal creaking! Worse than ever! They said that we should return the bike to Canyon. Also they were wondering how the rear axle works. Oh yeah, they really did. Really.
When we arrived at home, I prayed to Jesus and removed one chainring bolt, cleaned it, greased it and tightened it.
The creak was gone! I was a very happy boy! True story.
A lot of times I've found it way easier to just do a full strip down if it's bad, because you easily end up chasings ghosts if you try to look for just one issue. The bonus of doing a complete do-over like this is that you now know you have done exactly that, and it will give you piece of mind for a long time. I did that on the last used bike I purchased, because I had no idea what had been done, nor when. I like to know so that's why there's only one solution. Get to town on it!
Absolutely agree. I find it entretaining too... but you need more than one bike so that you can continue riding if you're not done with the work in a couple of days.
I completely disagree with the exception you mention.
On a used bike, you have no idea what might need to be done.
On a bike you have been riding, throwing everything at it might fix the issue BUT you have no idea what actually fixed the problem so you did not learn anything that could be helpful going forward.
@@whynotride327 Some people like to micro manage and achieve very little in the longrun. If there's too many unknowns you will increase productivity by simply going to town on it. It's all about starting and having a clear goal.
When we as human beings micro manage we most often dig ourself deeper and deeper down into a big mess, and spend a lot of time achieveing very little. It's never about that one thing, because we most likely are going to live tomorrow as well, and setting up life for long term solutions is the only thing that will last. Micro management leads to lots and lots of frustration which make people give up in the long run.
So, I stated what I stated because when a bike you are going to use is in good condition, it is so much easier to deal with issues when they do occur, because then you have a way better idea of what it *_ISN'T_* which will cut down on time while doing trial and error. The other important thing is because you will be going over the trouble areas, you will get a very good idea of what actually were the issues because you are looking right at it and you somehow assumed I did not want to learn. Well, assumptions mostly fail in life, and so it did again. I actually learn more and faster than someone just sitting there scratching his/her head.
We learn way more over the same amount of time when we got perspective and think long term. It's all about choosing the best solutions long term.
@@Perception_ That is a lot of words to say that you have your method of being perfect and my method is wrong. As long as you are happy with your way of "fixing" things, have at it. It will not affect me at all.
This is not rocket science, it is bicycle repair. Nothing hard about it.
I prefer to know exactly what I did to solve a problem. I learn things that might help me in the future.
Look at it another way. You have a problem with your car. Do you take it to the garage and tell them to fix the problem OR do you tell them to take it apart and fix everything?
Your method works for you and, IMO, you solved the problem but you didn't learn anything. Again, if you are happy with it, it makes no difference to me. Not sure why you felt the need to respond just to tell me that I am "wrong".
Also, I am not too sure where you need to bring up "micro-managing" at all. Sounds like you need a mission statement too.
Enjoy the day!
@@whynotride327 Living in an existance of there is no right or wrong is for children. Truth does not change whether we want it to or not.
Freedom of speech works in the way we have all pre-accepted any response back to our own action. As you now show you want no responsibility of your own actions, you do what cowards do - blame one's own failure(s) on someone else.
As you replied back it *_HAS_* affected you, so how do you like them apples.
Word of advice for future preference. If you want no responsibility - NEVER act!
haaaaaaaaaaaaaa....EASILY the BEST YT-vide EVER about ANYTHING !!! Those Drama Classes sure seem to be paying off good :-) thanks! Man, I really learned so much! Aaaahhh...can you do the same on a 2011(?) Specialized Roubaix 3x, maybe? (I know, I know...I'm old & simple-minded )))
How did you get the derailleur to stay straight and all the slack in the chain when taking the rear wheel off?
Shifting to the smallest rear sprocket keeps everything inline. These SRAM derailleurs have a small lock that holds the cage forward allowing for slack in the system, making it easier to install the wheel. This is not on all SRM derailleurs and not on all brands either.
Pls provide English subtitles 🙏🙏
Great job on the bike !!
Your example is a hard tail. On a full sus it could be pivot points
You forgot to tighten the loose nut on the saddle! I usually start there.
Hello Hello , Merci beaucoup Thank you 👋👍😀
I had a creek that was getting progressively worse as i rode. Oh no, the suspension is getting all kerfunkled! Poked around a bit, did the side load test, nothing. Then i saw the thru-axle looked like it had moved. Yep, sucker was loose. Tighented it back up and it was back to silence.
On a side note, should I use threadlock on the thru-axle, seems to always wiggle loose.
if you are putting a small amount use blue
If anyone knows my front disc brake dings when I tap it altough its tight.
I chainged forks but I tighten it to 8nm to spec. Does anyone know what is it¿
So, you don't think it was the crossed spokes making the creaking sound?
Nice.. i hate to fix two or more stuff in one time because then you don't really knows where the noise come...
True, That is typically the way to go.
I had a really noisy creak that I couldn't get rid of. I lubed the headset, skewers, lubed the bb & crank spindle, chain ring bolts, 'replaced the bb'. Checked & lubed pedals, handle bar & stem clamps and seat rails etc and nothing fixed it. Until... I put a new seat post in. Lubed it with the included lube and... That was the source of the horrible creak!! Carbon frame and carbon seat post with no carbon seatpost lube until post replacement. 😖
that rumble happens to me in a brand new xt 1x12, i realize that i forget to lubricate the chain after a wash
Im new to biking. Everytime i go all out i hear crackles and wheezes from my lungs..
Gotta grease those lungs!
That'd be the titanium pin in my foot 😆
Looked like derailer pulleys were too close to chain in low gears. Like it would do if chain were too long.
i noticed that too. I would like to know if one link should be removed? Or if there should be a turn on the rear derailleur tension screw?
Maybe next product of park tool is a comedy club :p
So, no quite fair: that could be back wheel hub axle or crankset gear or arms, but you have made changes in all of them together - there is no clear root cause analysis provided.
Anyway - I like your channel.
Thank you guys
Super video as always - you have done a lot to help me improve my bike fixing skills throughout the pandemic. Minor suggestion - don't forget to model wearing your helmets, even on short test rides (from a physician who sees a lot of trauma patients). Thanks for all your work!
Yep famous last words "It will never happen to me"! :(
ALWAYS WEAR YOUR HELMET!!!
I'm a fat ass, it's usually my seat post.
Hi parktool! please create videos in 60fps bcz that's adds more great experience during watching your videos.
Mande um adesivo desse para mim da park TOOL moreninha irineu 191 Brasil Fortaleza CE
Calvin, you're high! wtf bro?
Talk to doctor, meds making you loopy.
Palmer??
Palmer is in the video somewhere!
@@parktool love me some neck beards.
Why of why do people bother with carbon?
Are they acting funny;
Why are they being weird;
Are you on Redacted, Redacted.
too much drama guys
while you guessing,im gonna say seatclamp or a loose headset
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