Well my experience was like my bike was making a noise when pedaling and when the pedal was at the same position always and I could feel some gap on the bottom crank or pedal arm . For me just was solved taking a part pedals and bottom crank and cleaning very well everything ( with degreaser and later putting new grease on contacts and screws) and tightening up everything again . Now it’s smooth like a breeze
A ticking sound happens when im peddling and sometimes when freewheeling🤢Not constant but now and again. Totally ruins my rides & its difficult to pinpoint.
Thanks for watching, Harriet! This other bike noise video of mine might help you with your clicking: th-cam.com/video/sA62X1AXN7s/w-d-xo.html Also, on my bike website I have an exhaustive list of bike noises and fixes for them, which I've compiled over 20 years: jimlangley.net/wrench/keepitquiet.html This is a text article but you can search it easily by hitting control F and typing in your search words. Also, since it's difficult to tell where your noise is coming from you might want to get someone to ride next to you and have them see if they can hear where the clicking is coming from. Lots of times another person will hear better than we can to pinpoint it. It can be really helpful to have another set of ears and eyes trying to find a noise like this. Good luck, let me know if you need more help.
I had a bad clicking when pedaling. I knew it was from the left side. It was minimal at first then after a little while longer got so bad I stopped and caught the bus. After further inspection I realized it was coming from the pedal. I knew because when I adjusted the tension screw I heard that same sound from the spring. Funny thing is after I tightened it, the noise went away completely. Then I heard it slowly coming back, then loud again. I took it apart re-greased it, and put it back together. Again the noise disappeared. But minutes later came right back. I'm thinking the bearings might be shot, idk. I'm going through the process of elimination. Next step is the bike shop, then I'll just have to get new pedals. Hopefully not.
Thanks so much for making this important point gmonteith, a saddle or even a seatpost breaking can cause a crash and injury so you're absolutely correct that it's dangerous to ignore these sounds. Thank you for watching and the great comment!💯
My 'creaking pressfit bottom bracket' turned out to be the saddle bag retaining strap rubbing on the seat post - it is true what Jim says - noises travel in a bike frame.
Great video, I will be inspecting bit more tomorrow, at the moment my sanity needs a break from the bike 😂 what I've noticed so far if i pedal lightly (with shoe upward pull mostly ) 😊clicking disappears. Thanks
Just wanted to say thanks for this video. Ive been chasing a clicking noise that I was convinced was bottom bracket or pedals for over a year that I've just solved thanks to this video. My sanity is restored on long rides now!
Thank you! I’ve worked on my road bikes for forty year, but recently been chasing a clicking noise. I literally disassembled the entire bike, but found no issues and the noise remained. Everything disassembled accept the seat post clamp. Removed it and applied a thin coat of Park grease. This morning went on a quiet 30 mile ride for the first time in weeks. Thanks again for the great advice!
@@NovemberHtoo-mn3un thanks for watching and describing your issue. It sounds like you have either a skipping chain from a stiff link or your smallest rear cog is worn out and skipping. “Skipping” is what it’s called when the chain jumps when you pedal hard. Here’s how to find and fix a stiff chain link that’s skipping: th-cam.com/video/yCerf-KJunk/w-d-xo.htmlsi=DKTxPzBJ-bpPz2wQ
Hey Jim thanks for this. Love the trick with the coin. I only have WD-40 where I am and have an older Pinarello AK61 which has a magnesium frame and carbon seat post. Before I lube the seat post, are you aware of any reason not to lube magnesium and/or carbon with WD-40 i.e. reactions with the materials?
@@patoc2857 thanks for watching and the question. I am not knowledgeable about the properties of magnesium so you’ll want to research that, perhaps reaching out to Pinarello to learn more about your frame material and caring for it. But I wouldn’t think a little WD-40 would harm it. You do want to mainly lube the things likely to be making the noise. That’s the clamps and bolts not as much the frame and seatpost. If the carbon seatpost is dry you should lube it with carbon assembly compound (similar to grease but with grit in it) not WD-40. Here’s what that is amzn.to/3AlNNAy Thanks again.
Hey Jim. I’m currently riding a state core line on the fixed gear. I recently got a upgrade on my cranks set. Had to replace my bottom bracket as well. Everything was fine. About 30 miles then I started feeling click on my non- drive side..the cranks are tight and flush I my chain ring bolts tight and pedals I can’t figure it out
@@nahimjustchillen_ thanks for watching and the question. Since the noise is only on the non-drive side and you feel it too, I would check the left pedal and crankarm to be sure they were lubed. The pedal threads should have grease on them. The bottom bracket spindle/axle should have a little grease on all 4 flats before installing the crankarm. Sometimes people forget to lube those parts. Dry parts often make noise. Another possibility is a bad left pedal. To rule that out put a different pedal on and see if the click goes away. If so, you'll need a new set of pedals since they aren't sold separately usually. Good luck, hope this helps.
you absolute Wizard Jim, i could kiss you. Carbon Gravel and i've gone from thinking it was the cables rubbing on the bars, to the drive-train, to riding in winter weather. Got a window today and let's just say i needed a ride to get me out of my own head. The click had been getting worse over the last couple of months but seemed to desist but not today, in fact it cut my (much needed) ride short. Got back home, annoyed and got ready to dismantle what i thought was a well maintained Bottom Bracket and then you saved the day. I'm gonna head back out now and enjoy the rest of this beautiful day but i just thought i'd say thankyou first. Keep riding pal, John
Yes Jim youve just cured my clicking noise..i thought it was coming from the crank area but it turned out to be around the saddle area like you said..brilliant advice!
Love that dime trick! Never would have thought about that. But what about carbon posts in a carbon frame where carbon paste is the suggested approach? It seems that getting lube down in there with carbon paste might be mixing two things that are better not mixed.
Thanks for watching and the great question, Bradley. Carbon paste is basically a grease for carbon with a little grit in it. If you got spray lube in it, it wouldn’t hurt the grit’s holding power unless you really blasted the part clean. Usually the clicks come from metal to metal or metal to carbon contact, too, not so much carbon to carbon if it has paste on it. Hope this helps explain. Thanks again!
@@JimLangley1 Thanks for that. I watched the video because my cross/commute/gravel bike was clicking at the bottom of my nds pedal stroke on the way into work today. It's amazing how annoying a barely audible sound can be on the bike. Silence is bliss!
My left pedal clicks annoyingly when I push down/apply force to go forward, how do I fix that? Because if I don't get it done quickly, I will shred that bike with a passion for embarrassing me in public places
Ha, ha 🤣please don't shred your bike... for clicks that come from the pedal it could be a loose pedal. To check for that put a wrench on it (usually a 15mm open ended wrench). Turn the pedal counterclockwise to tighten it. If it moves then it wasn't tight enough. If it still clicks after you tightened it, then it might be that part of the pedal is loose and moving under pressure. For this, put a rag under the pedal to catch any overspray and then spray the pedal with WD-40 or another penetrating spray lube you have. Spray the top, then flip the pedal over and spray the bottom. Let the spray sit for 5 minutes to get down in between the pedal parts and then wipe off the access. If that doesn't fix it, clicks can come from cycling shoes if you wear cycling shoes with cleats on the bottom. The cleat bolts can loosen and click. So if you wear cycling shoes with cleats you would tighten the bolts on the cleats. Now if you try these things on the pedal (and cycling shoe cleat if you use them) and it doesn't fix the click, maybe the noise is coming from the left crankarm. That's a common clicker too. For that you would want to first try tightening crankarm. If the bike still clicks, the crankarm might need to be removed, lubricated and put back on. Hopefully one of these things with stop the noise. Let me know how it goes and feel free to ask any questions that might come up, happy to help. Good luck!
I removed my bike seat and rode my bike but I was still getting the ticking noise. In my case, it was only after I tightened the derailleur and derailleur hanger bolts that the noise went away. I had to do it a few times.
Thanks for watching and the question, Enzo. The first thing to check is the chain. You can push on the chain in the middle and see how tight it is. If it's so tight it barely moves, the chain might be too tight. And a too tight chain can make a clicking sound when pedaling. To fix it you need to loosen the chain. If it's a new bike you just bought at a bike store you could have them do it. Let me know if that works or not and I can give you some other things to check.
My first click/s was a bad bottom bracket, having been in service for several years and thousands of miles. Installed a new one (sealed type old school) and clicks were gone. Then months later more clicks. This time it was the bearings inside the pedals. I replaced the pedals, clicks gone. Now I use pedals that can be serviced because they have replaceable sealed bearings inside which are easily available online for cheap. I replace the bearings myself when they start clicking. You just need to measure the bearing size/s with a micrometer. Pedals brand is called Promend. They're good quality.
So i recently bought a brand new bike and first time i rode it i heard a clicking noise coming from pedal area and i could feel it every time it click . But only can feel it on the left pedal . It's not a constant clicking i can only feel and hear it while pedaling. Anyone with same issue ?
Hi Gabe. Did you stand next to the left side of the bike and get down low so you could look and listen and then turn the pedal by hand only, to see if maybe the pedal is hitting something every time it comes around? If it hits something, that will make a click noise and also a click feeling every time. If your bike has a kickstand on it, it might be put on a little crooked and the pedal might hit it every time around. If you don't have a kickstand on the bike there might be a shift cable that's too long sticking out to the left side of the seat tube and if there is, the pedal would hit that every time it comes around making a little clicking noise you would feel too. Since you just bought the bike, you could also take it back to the shop and have someone there ride the bike and then they would find what it is and fix it for you for free since the bike is brand new. That might be the easiest fastest way to fix it. Hope this is helpful.
My click was coming from my crankset. The bolts that hold the chain rings together had started to loosen up a bit. Tightening em fixed that pedal click 100%😊
Thanks for sharing Edwardo, that's a good one - nice job finding it and fixing it before any of the bolts fell out. If bolts fall out - in a worst case scenario you can bend a chainring and even crash.
Thanks for watching and the question. You called it a "loud popping sound," which I think might be what people often call "skipping." And if your "popping" is "skipping," that is usually caused by a worn out cog/gear on the back. What happens is the chain rides up and off the teeth and slams down again making that noise. You hear it and you really feel it. If that's the case it will only happen usually on one gear, not all of them. So if that's happening you probably need to replace that worn out cog. I hope this helps. Happy to try to help more if that's not it and you want to describe in more detail when the noise happens - how you're riding the bike for example, standing, climbing, shifting, coasting, etc.
So i was out in the garage had a noise on my rear wheel no idea what it was came and found this video and thought hey I have a list now lets go lissen to it on a day the wind isent blowing every leaf around the yard. turns out my kickstand wich has a little spacer to keep it from bumping into my rear disc break had worn enough my kickstand was bumping into it and making a noise that wasn't in the video. don't ignore the little things, if something is driving you baty just keep looking and have some patience.
This is a great tip. I'm chasing a click/tick/crack right now. I've had the same symptoms before and previously it was the saddle itself. I added a little lube to each of the bolts on the underside and the rails where it met the saddle. I've also had it come from the pedals. One thing I haven't tried for my current issue is the clamp. Going to do that tonight! Fingers crossed. Again great video and thank you!
@@JimLangley1 Just wanted to let everyone know that I found my clicking/cracking noise. Surprisingly it ended up being a cracked jockey wheel on my rear derailleur. It was a really big crack going from the outside edge all the way to the center. Somehow it sounded exactly like a seat post/saddle sound or a sound coming from the cranks. Very surprised the jockey wheel could make that same noise. Of course I disassembled nearly the entire bike before I found it 🙄. I just happened upon it as I had already planned to replace the jockey wheels which had been making some squeaking noises a week or two prior. I suppose it transitioned from the squeaking to the cracking/creaking once the wheel completely cracked through. Another surprising thing is that I didn't seem to have any noticeable performance hit or issues with shifting while it was cracked. Anyway I hope this helps someone else as it's something I never thought to check.
Nice video Jim...good advice. Just one comment though, when spraying lube, you should always put a cover or towel over your disk brakes to stop any aerosol contamination that will affect braking performance. Cheers from Gaz, Melbourne, Australia 👍
@@monkmchorning thanks for watching and the tip monk, appreciate it. That tip’s actually in my other video about wheel noises that I link to in my pinned comment at the top here too. Thanks again!
Thanks for watching and the question Bob. A thud could be a loose part that’s moving when you pedal. Put a wrench on each pedal and make sure they are tight. The left pedal is turned to the left to tighten it, the right is normal thread so it’s turned to the right to tighten it. The bottom bracket - the bearings the crankset spins on in the frame might have some play in them and need adjustment or replacement. Another possibility: maybe your rear wheel is a little bit loose in the frame? Try tightening it. Hope this helps you find it. Let me know if you do please. Thanks again!
That can be a lot of things but first thing I would check is the chain. If it’s too tight it’ll make noise. It needs some slack in it all around when you pedal one time around. If it’s not the chain it could be the crank clicking. Might be loose crankarms or loose bottom bracket bearings. Pedals can click if they’re not fully tight. Those are some things to check. Hope it helps.
@jonnydee31 1 minute ago I had a creaking and tried (ie dismanted, cleaned, greased etc) absolutely everything. Pedals, chainring bolts, chain, chainset, skewers, cassette, freehub.... In the end I took out the chainset and slid a screwdriver gently between the chainrings and wiggled it at different points around the rings. Next to one bolt: Creak creak.... The bolts were tight and had been cleaned along with all the contact points where the rings are bolted on. The interesting thing here is that I had a Shimano / FSA mix of rings and bolts which HAD worked perfectly for years. So I can only put it down to incompatibility once you get a tiny bit of wear. The moral? Don't mix and match chainrings and bolts even if they "fit". I made a video but can't seem to be able to post it here - do let me know where I can send it as it's a bit tricky to explain!
Thanks a lot for watching and especially for sharing your noise and how you fixed it Jonny, appreciate it! Chainring bolts are common noisemakers. It could be wear but if the bolts are dry (no lube between the bolts and the chainrings), that's one of the reasons they can start clicking or creaking. So after things are cleaned it's important to lubricate every contact point before reassembling. I would be happy to see the video but as far as I know you need a youtube channel to share it with me or some other video sharing platform. You could send it to me as a file through email and as long as the file isn't too large I should get it at my full name at gmail. Thanks again for watching and the great comment!🙏
Thank you, Jim. The clicking/creaking was driving me crazy......a quick blast of silicone spray around the seat clamp area and its fixed! I wish I'd known this earlier....my previous MTB had the same problem, and I got a new bottom bracket installed - it didn't help, and I got rid of the bike eventually as I'd grown to hate its stupid clicking. That was probably the seat post clamp too!
Thanks for watching and the question, j4s0n. Yes the seatpost collar is a place that can often cause a click so you can lube that and see if it works. But it also can be the bolt, the seatpost and the seat clamp that's holding the seat on the top of the seatpost. So if the lube on the collar doesn't do the trick, lube the other parts and hopefully you'll get rid of the noise, Good luck.
@@joewickie2376 thanks for watching and commenting Joe. Yes that’s true, the rails can make noise too and lubing and tightening them can fix it. Thank you!🙏
Great video! I sometimes get a squeaking noise which is easily mistaken for a blackbird in the hedgerow. But blackbirds don't normally follow you around on long rides... I'm pretty sure what this is is the jockey wheels in the rear derailleur cage. The quick fix is a squirt of spray lube. The better fix to take it all apart, clean it, and put back together with some grease.
“Sounds like blackbirds in a hedgerow” - that’s too funny, Ben, thanks for the laugh😀. I am familiar with the pulley squeak and your tips for quieting it are spot on. Thanks for watching and sharing your noise and fix.
“Sounds like blackbirds in a hedgerow” - that’s too funny, Ben, thanks for the laugh😀. I am familiar with the pulley squeak and your tips for quieting it are spot on. Thanks for watching and sharing your noise and fix.
This actually worked. I bought a mountain bike and after a week my bike pedal started popping/clicking only on the right side when the pedal was upward. I thought it was the chain or the crank area… nope, after I sprayed the area under the seat like recommended in this video it stopped. Thanks!!!
Thanks for watching and the question. So the thing is that if you have a clicking noise and you're not sure where it's coming from, that clicking noise might mean something is wrong with your bike that could cause something to break or fall off, etc. So I can't be sure without looking at your bike if it's okay to ignore the noise. I would say that in most cases a clicking sound is not a sign that something is going to break or fail but it can happen so I recommend looking closely at your bike and checking it out. Make sure the wheels are securely fastened. Make sure that if you lift the front and rear wheels and give them a spin by hand that nothing's rubbing. Grab your seat and push and pull on it to make sure it's tight and can't move out of position. Check the handlebars and levers (brake and shift) and make sure they're tight and going to stay in place. Often clicking noises come from something hitting something else. For example as you pedal the crankarm might hit the kickstand if you have a kickstand. For that you just have to move the kickstand out of the way. Overall to be sure you bike is safe to ride you should give it a good check over like this. I hope this helps and thanks again.
I was feeling super annoyed by the ticking sound my bike was making. Turns out it was just the crank hitting the stand. Awesome job on the videos man, I really appreciate the tips!!!
Holy Cow! This worked! I can't believe it was coming from the seat! It literally felt like it was coming from the pedal! Thanks so much! You solved my problem!
Other clicks can be in the plastic seat support rails... and from the crankarms being a bit loose... plastic pedals can have clicks haven't had a seat post click yet... thx 4 tip. I would recommend something other than using a dime for clamp trick as "defacing" currency is an actual law. use tip of screwdriver as the coin
Thanks for watching and commenting, appreciate it. Seatposts are notorious click makers because there are so many seat attachment clamps made up of many parts and dissimilar materials. I’ll be doing more videos on other noisemakers. This one and my one on noises from wheels th-cam.com/video/sA62X1AXN7s/w-d-xo.html are very popular. As for the dime- it’s not a dime to me anymore, it’s a tool that lives on my bench or toolbox 😉 Thanks again! 🙏👍
@@JimLangley1 loose spokes too I had a click.. I think some ahole driver kicked my wheel while doing a delivery... or bike might have dropped with lock around wheel "freelocked"..
Thanks for watching and your tip, that’s a really good one actually even if it sounds simple or obvious. Laces can make noises as can zippers and shoes and shoe cleats for clipless pedals. It can seem like a bike noise when it’s your clothing! Appreciate you sharing this tip!🙏❤️
@@portanova47 thanks for explaining more - it may still be the seatpost and seat area so it can't hurt to try lubing to see if the noise goes away. But you said "hear it bad," which might mean that it's a loud noise instead of a ticking or clicking sound, which is a quieter noise. If you're hearing a loud noise, it could be that the crank is hitting something, for example, on bikes with kickstand, the crank might hit the kickstand. Or you might have a crankarm that's loose on the bottom bracket axle. Tightening the crankarm could stop the noise or removing the crankarm, putting a little lube on it and tightening it would do it. Another pretty common issue on some bikes is a loose crank, which means the bottom bracket in the frame needs adjusting. Those are a few ideas that I hope are helpful.
Just to share my case and fix - the ticking happened to be the seat clamp itself i.e. the part that the saddle is attached to. I had previously given it the WD40 as part of the investigation but it didn't help. I had to disassemble the bolt, clamp and other moveable parts then clean it completely. It was sandy and dry. Once I did this it went away. I also suspect it may have been brought on by recent rides in the rain. [Update - It came back - was actually the pedal bearings. reoiling/grease fixed it.]
@@JimLangley1weirdly the clicking came back again. Also I noticed that I could replicate it when cycling out of the saddle with right amount of pressure on right pedal which invalidated initial thoughts. It has evolved into a sort of double clicking noise now. I thought maybe that would suggest bearings so I attempted to get some oil into the pedal spindle. Initially that didn’t help but it then went away a day or 2 later. Maybe it was able to penetrate into the inside bearing in that time. I will monitor it and update in case it comes back / may help others.
@@JimLangley1 Confirmed 100%. Right side pedal bearing. Just took time for the oil to penetrate into the inner bearing. I've put over 200km on the bike and not one tick/click.
Thanks for watching, ADV. Your noise could be coming from your bottom bracket. Check if it’s loose in the frame and tighten it if it is. That’s often what’s making noise.
I just fixed my bike today; it was a loose nut on the back wheel; looks like it never got assembled right; there's only 300 miles on this bike, and it has a loose wheel nut? Not tightened to spec from the bike shop or factory. It was only on the left side away from the gears. Had to re-align the back caliper too; glad I just purchased a rotor alignment shoe that fits over the rotor when adjusting; worked like a charm; I find them difficult to adjust properly otherwise. It was definately out of alignment once the wheel was on tight; it would not spin for long when on a stand, without realignment, and when I loosened the caliper, took it out of the equation; all was well... The click was from the loose nut and the lock washer caught in a loose setting. Wheel did not come off when riding; but I'm amazed original owner did not see that, before selling it to me. It made all the difference to fix one thing at a time; test ride it, and I could tell instantly I had my culprit!
Wow, what a great comment Jeffster, thank you so much for sharing what was making noise on your bike and explaining how you found it and fixed it by trying one thing at a time and test riding it, that's a smart way to do it. It is amazing that the first owner didn't notice it and really good that you found it and fixed it. Great job! Thanks very much for watching and for the awesome comment - I bet it will help other cyclists out a lot 👍🙏❤
You sir are an absolute legend! I cleaned and greased all parts of my seatpost, clamp and rails and the clicking is gone. Also replaced pedals too but I don’t think they were the problem. Thanks!
Flip the bike upside down and there is a little hole under the cranks.....Fill it up with your favorite spray...........Do it monthly to keep the noise from coming back.
Thanks for watching and asking about your click, Ebikefe! If a bike makes a clicking noise in one gear it is often a misadjustment of the rear derailleur. And if that's the problem, usually you can fix it with a half turn or a couple half turns of the cable tension adjustment barrel. That's for standard shifting not electronic shifting. Here's a great video on using the adjustment barrel to quiet down noises in a gear: th-cam.com/video/UkZxPIZ1ngY/w-d-xo.html Thanks again!
I am genuinely AWESTRUCK! I had a “click” that was like a metronome when I peddled and would disappear when I stopped peddling. It was maddening to go on a 2 hour ride and be accompanied by this noise (sometimes it was even a “click-click”). I trouble shot this obnoxious noise for over a month. (Note: bike is a 2023 Trek Domane AL5 that I purchased this year) Your suggested fix WORKED. My 30 mile ride today was QUIET!!! Thank you for suggesting this!!
Thanks for watching and the question, Pippo. The thing that usually fixes the clicking noise is the lubrication that's added. And you usually loosen the part you want to lubricate so that the lube can get in between the parts and then you retighten it. So you wouldn't be making something that's already tight even tighter (which is when you put parts at risk), you would be tightening something that's loose. I hope this is helpful and thanks again!
@@JimLangley1 No worries, thanks for the reply. I was referring to that when you lubricate or grease the bolt, you decrease friction of the threads which increases the preload force of the screw (not sure if that's the correct term in English) generated at the same applied torque. If the NM values are defined for dry montage you have then danger of over-tightning since most force is going to overcome friction of threads and screw underhead. Which is why you'd probably want to stay at the lower end of the torque provided by the manufacturer. Regarding the seat post, it's a clamp connection. Usually with those you want a high amount of friction to hold the saddle in place and there are products like fibre grip for carbon seat posts specifically. If you lubricate or grease the seat-post you again will have to tighten the screws more to keep it in place which might cause damage to the components. So I'd avoid greasing the seat post if it's made of carbon. For steel it doesn't really matter. That was kind of my rational...
@@PhilippUnterreiner thanks for explaining what you were referring to. Actually most bicycle fasteners and components are lubricated and most today have torque specs written on them. That's a nice thing as long as you have a torque wrench handy but not everyone does. The reason you grease steel and aluminum seatposts is so that they don't get frozen in the frame as a result of corrosion (there are different types of corrosion). With carbon you use carbon paste so they won't get stuck and so they'll stay in place. Usually it'll have it on it already if it came with the bike. If trying to fix a click you got some spray lube on a carbon post it wouldn't likely cause any slipping issues because the carbon paste should be on there. The torque spec on the bolt should be all that's needed to keep any seatpost tight in the frame. If not, it might be an undersize seatpost or oversize seat tube on the frame. Those are older problems. Modern bikes the specs are usually spot on and the torque specified keeps you safe as long as you do have that torque wrench. Thanks again!
Just wanted to say thanks for the tip on how to fix a clicking noise on my bike. It worked! I lubed all around the seat and post, etc., just as you pointed out in the video. The clicking noise stopped! It has been driving me crazy for the last month or so. Anyway thanks again.
My fairly new rear wheel spokes are clicking. Nothing noticeable about the tension being way off. Could it be something more serious than can be remedied by lubing the intersections?
Thanks for watching and the question Michael. There’s a pinned comment right at the top here with a link to my video on other noises from wheels to check for other problems. But clicking ticking from the spoke crosses is either dry rubbing spokes or spokes that need to be slightly tightened. Hope this helps and thanks again.
@JimLangley1 Tensions were all good. The mechanic lubed the crosses and had some recommendations of things to clean and check though I'm almost certain it was spokes pinging. Good to know the tension is all good. On a related note, I would much prefer brass nipples but I got these at a great price almost new and they came with alloy nipples that dt swiss provides with their rims that use nipple washers. I've seen your video about applying Tri Flow to nipple / eyelet interfaces. Would it be worth doing the same to inhibit any possible corrosion to my alloy nipples? What about Boeshield vs the Tri Flow? I have both on hand.
@@michaelviglianco6121 glad the tensions were good. Spoke pinging is a really unique sound usually heard most when climbing seated, a recurring noise almost like spokes are just brushing the rear derailleur. Lubing should fix it until the lube dries up. On aluminum nipples, if they’re going to corrode it usually happens due to moisture or salt (ocean air / salted roads in winter / sweat). Some believe sealants cause corrosion but I believe it’s the water in the sealant. The nipples likely had some lube on them when the wheel was built. It can’t hurt to add some right between the nipples and rim and both Tri-Flow and Boeshield will work. Just be sure to clean off any excess so it doesn’t travel where you don’t want it and attract grit and grime. Corrosion looks like white powder on aluminum. With any luck yours will stay the way they looked when new. Hope this is helpful. Thanks for the great comments!!
I have a mountain bike and recently I get a click on each pedal rotation. At first I could not make it happen in the shop, but after putting more pressure when rotating the crank with bike upside down, I could feel the click when I came to the same position in the rotation. This made me suspect the pedal on the right side. I had this happen before when somehow a tiny ball bearing in the pedal came out. I put lube on it and want to ride it to see if it is better or the same.
Thanks for watching and commenting, Dennis. Pedals can make a click noise. The most common reason they could make a click noise is because they are slightly loose in the crankarm. So maybe it'll go away if you just tighten that right pedal. Good luck!
I've found throughout the years that the best way to eliminate all of the clicks and squeaks and other noises my bike makes is to simply install a pair of ear buds with the music cranked up. Simple yet fun solution to a squeaky problem lol
Thanks for watching and the question, Brad. Yes, when the noise is coming from the seat binder bolt, seatpost collar, seatpost or seatpost seat clamp it works for all frame and component materials, carbon, titanium, aluminum, steel, bamboo, etc. Thanks again!
@@BufordDuckworth thanks for watching and commenting- yes, that’s a good one - things in the seatbag often hit the seatpost making noise and shoes can brush the crankarms making noise and other simple things too. But Phil’s exaggerating - bottom brackets can definitely make noise especially press fit ones. Thanks!!
Thank you for posting this video. I have a new ebike which was clunking occasionally & really annoying. I could have sworn it felt like it was coming the crank assembly area & was about to bring it to a bike shop. I bought some LPS2 lubricant & treated both areas: the seat clamp & the crank areas. Absolutely amazing result, the occasional clunking is now completely gone, Since I sprayed both areas I now believe the culprit was the seat post collar clamp area as highlighted in your video. I also sprayed it on my garage door bearings & now no more squealing when opening/closing the overhead door. Awesome job...!!
Hi Luis, since it's a new bike it could be a lot of things. I recommend you go back to the shop where you bought the bike and tell them what you're hearing and tell them to check the bike, find what's making the noise and fix it. New bikes from bike shops are covered by a warranty so they should be happy to help you. It might be something simple like something rubbing but it could also be something wrong that the shop needs to fix.
@@luismanuelmiranda9795 okay, I'll see if I can help. Walmart sells quite a few different types and models of bikes. Can you please tell me what model of Walmart bike you bought so I can look at it on their website? Then I'll try to give you some ideas where that noise might be coming from. Also I noticed that the bikes on their website say that they come with 90 day free returns. So if you can't find and fix the noise you should be able to return the bike for another one that hopefully doesn't make that noise.
Click with every pedal stroke regardless of gear. Happens while standing and pedaling backwards and not rolling. Checked clips on shoes; all tight. Still clicks while wearing sneakers and standing and pedaling backwards. Removed pedals and examined. The spindles (pedal axle that allows pedals to spin) were loose enough to unscrew by hand. Removed, greased, tightened, reinstalled. Problem solved.
Thanks for watching. Have a friend listen and watch while you pedal around and get your bike to make the click. Between the 2 of you you should be able to figure out where the noise is coming from. Might be: loose pedal, loose bottom bracket bearings, loose chainring bolt, crank hitting kickstand, crank hitting front derailleur cable, shoe hitting crankarm, loose shoe cleat, loose clipless pedal screws - and other things. Good luck!
This worked! I had a clicking/ticking when sitting on the bike, pedaling or not-pedaling. The strange thing was that if stood on the pedals, there was no clicking/ticking. So, got out the Remington gun lube (don't know why I bought this, I don't have a gun). Anyway, followed the video. The tick is gone! I didn't adjust anything, I just let the lube do it's work!
I had a clicking noise while cycling, I went through absolutely everything, stripped the bike down, greased everything, turns out it was my knee clicking!! 😅
Great tip! I’ve never thought to look there. I’ll Check it on my gravel bike but the noise seems to be coming from the interface between my spd pedals and cleats. Can I oil the cleats? Oiling the springs doesn’t solve the issue.
Thanks for watching and the nice comment, allworkandnoplay, happy you liked the tip! Clicks and ticks can definitely come from pedals and cleats. You want to check the cleat bolts on your shoes to make sure they're tight and there are often screws in clipless pedals that if they loosen can make noise. So check to see if any are loose and tighten them. Oiling the pedals and cleats is helpful, too, both for stopping noises and also for making entry/exit easy and consistent. The only thing is don't oil the cleats and pedals and then get off and go into your house right away or you'll risk tracking the lube all over your floors and carpets! But lubing pedals and cleats can definitely stop ticks and clicks from that area. If pedals loosen a little in the crankarms that can cause click and ticks, too. So try tightening the pedals to make sure they haven't loosened. Another click and tick noise from pedals can happen if the grease in the pedals is all dried out. Most clipless pedals are pretty easy to get more grease in to the fix this. And one more is if you happen to get dirt in a pedal. That can cause a tick or click in a pedal on every stroke. Adding grease to the pedal bearings can fix that, too. Good luck! I hope one of these things stops your noise! Please let me know what it is when you figure it out. Thanks again!
Thank you so much for this! I actually used a machinist stethoscope to listen for the creak and swore it was the main crank. Nope, it was the dusty seat tube clamp. 2 short sprays then silence!
It sounds like a noise from your wheel Frank so please watch my video all about noises wheels make and how to check for a fix them: th-cam.com/video/sA62X1AXN7s/w-d-xo.html
@@JimLangley1 OK...I can hold the bike up by the seat and spin the wheel and it makes the sound. I spray lubricated everything and it made no difference! It does it with no weight on it and suspended so it is not the wheel but thanks!
@@frankroper3274 thanks for explaining more. It might be a rubbing brake pad, a kickstand hitting a spoke, if it's a new bike with new tires the little flashing on new tires which are like little rubber fingers might be touching the frame as the wheel spins making a noise, if the wheel is crooked in the frame, the tire might be touching the frame, it might be the bearings in the hub. Maybe one of those possibilities is it.
Clicking Noise when pedaling is usually the pedals themselves. Not the grease on the spindles but the plastic to plastic interfaces where the cleats hinge into the pedal. Simple cure. is first to take off the cleats from your shoes and smear a little vaseline on the contact surface. This is a plastic to plastic area that can easily creak. Second, get a can of spray furniture polish. The polish wont harm the plastic of your pedals. Give the pedals a good all over coating. Wait a few moments and wipe away the excess. The polish penetrates into the mechanics of the pedal and leaves a residual non corrosive wax.
I have changed the pedals. Removed old ones and put new ones after cca 10 years. After that clicking sound has been bothering me for 2-3 years. Changed the chain, changed the axle, changed the cassette, of course everything was lubricated...but I did not put the grease when changed the pedals at first. Did that today, and bingo the clicking sound is gone. 🎉 If I have done it first, would have spare 2-3 years of rethinking WTF is that clicking sound. 😊
Thanks for watching and for sharing your clicking noise and how you fixed it. Great job figuring it out! Pedals should always be greased when you install them and they need to be tight too. I have a full video on pedals with lots of other tips here: th-cam.com/video/M9rvqKjJZSw/w-d-xo.html
YES!!! This worked like a charm. I took out the wedge mechanism that holds my seat tube tight and greased up the tube and all the pieces of the wedge and the problem is FIXED. You are a genius.
Thank you for sharing. I had replaced a bottom bracket as I thought that was the problem (One of the bearings was rough ao it wasn't a wasted effort ) only to have the same clicking noise again with a new expensive Hope bottom bracket. After a 140k ride I'd convinced myself that the crank was warn and was about to order a new one when I found this video. I regressed my seat post and clamp and no more creaking. Thanks again, keep up the good work. Rob
Thanks a lot for letting me know the video helped you out Rob, happy to hear it was an easy fix and no need for a new crank! Appreciate you watching and commenting!
Sure, the only thing is it dries quickly and you’ll probably have to keep using more. But if the noise is coming from the seat/post area, it will stop the noise for a while.
Yes it'll stop a click/tick noise but the only issue with WD-40 is that it's really thin so it won't last very long and you'll probably have to keep applying it. But it should work for awhile. Hope this helps.
Sounds like the chainring might be rubbing on the frame. Either that or a bad bottom backet bearing. You can usually feel for these things by hand. Good luck Joseph!
Dead set legend, finally fixed my clicking noise that has annoyed me for months! I was skeptical at first but just cleaned up my seat post, used some carbon grit and lubed the retaining bolt as suggested on a BMC Team Machine SLR01. Thanks.
Sounds like you're asking a question about your electric bike, JustHereForTheMusic. I recommend reaching out for technical support from the shop you bought your electric bike from, or if it didn't come from a shop, reaching out to the maker of the bike. If you tell me the brand and model of your ebike, I can probably find the contact information.
I have been trying to fix my bike clicking for weeks. Thanks to your video I found that the clicking was a combo of the clamp and the seat post both giving a slightly different sound. Less than a one minute fix. Too bad I had my entire drive train, cranks, chain ring, and chain ring bolts apart 5 times before I found your video. Even after seeing this video I still assumed it was something else because the sound seemed to be coming from the bottom bracket area. Lessons learned!
I'm pleased to hear it helped you fix your clicking noise Andrew and sorry to hear you had already taken your drivetrain apart already 5 times. TH-cam needs to do a better job pushing my vids out there I think 🤣Appreciate you watching and the success story, congrats!
@@JimLangley1 The plus side is that every single part of my bike is insanely well lubed and maintained now. Every challenge offers a new level of understanding.
Thanks Jim. I just added the Triflow to the crossed spokes and that annoying clicking sound was all gone! Originally thought it was rotor brake rub and spent so much time tweaking that. Then I found your video.
Great to hear that the Triflow on the spoke crosses solved your annoying clicking sound Aaron, thanks for letting me know that worked! Appreciate you watching and commenting, thank you! ❤
I highly doubt my pedal clicking noise is from my seat post because the clicking is much worst when I stand up. However this is a good tip and I am going to go ahead and lube the seat post clamp.
Thanks for watching and commenting. Just to explain more, standing up doesn't change anything actually. The clicking can happen from the seat binder bolt or the seatpost because when you stand up and pedal it twists the frame and that can put parts inside the frame like bolts and seatposts under pressure making the ticking and clicking noises. So it'll be interesting to hear if a little lube fixes your clicking noise, please let us know. Thanks again and good luck!
@@1983Jacko that’s what you’d think Jacko, but actually no, it’ll still click/tick because any pedaling, standing or sitting will flex the frame and everything is attached to that.
Thanks for watching! The clamp that holds the seat on the seatpost is often the problem. Try spraying lube in. If the noise changes then you probably found the problem. Tighten the clamp a bit, too. Also the top of the seat is attached to rails. Those rails go into pockets under the seat. Sometimes those make noise. Again a little spray lube will probably quiet it. Hope this helps!
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Well my experience was like my bike was making a noise when pedaling and when the pedal was at the same position always and I could feel some gap on the bottom crank or pedal arm . For me just was solved taking a part pedals and bottom crank and cleaning very well everything ( with degreaser and later putting new grease on contacts and screws) and tightening up everything again . Now it’s smooth like a breeze
Thanks a lot for sharing how you fixed your bike noise englap, great job. Appreciate you watching and commenting! 🙏
A ticking sound happens when im peddling and sometimes when freewheeling🤢Not constant but now and again. Totally ruins my rides & its difficult to pinpoint.
Thanks for watching, Harriet! This other bike noise video of mine might help you with your clicking: th-cam.com/video/sA62X1AXN7s/w-d-xo.html Also, on my bike website I have an exhaustive list of bike noises and fixes for them, which I've compiled over 20 years: jimlangley.net/wrench/keepitquiet.html This is a text article but you can search it easily by hitting control F and typing in your search words. Also, since it's difficult to tell where your noise is coming from you might want to get someone to ride next to you and have them see if they can hear where the clicking is coming from. Lots of times another person will hear better than we can to pinpoint it. It can be really helpful to have another set of ears and eyes trying to find a noise like this. Good luck, let me know if you need more help.
Probably coming from the spokes
I had a bad clicking when pedaling. I knew it was from the left side. It was minimal at first then after a little while longer got so bad I stopped and caught the bus. After further inspection I realized it was coming from the pedal. I knew because when I adjusted the tension screw I heard that same sound from the spring. Funny thing is after I tightened it, the noise went away completely. Then I heard it slowly coming back, then loud again. I took it apart re-greased it, and put it back together. Again the noise disappeared. But minutes later came right back. I'm thinking the bearings might be shot, idk. I'm going through the process of elimination. Next step is the bike shop, then I'll just have to get new pedals. Hopefully not.
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I had a persistent tick that finally stopped when a bolt on my saddle finally broke. Won't ignore that sound again.
Thanks so much for making this important point gmonteith, a saddle or even a seatpost breaking can cause a crash and injury so you're absolutely correct that it's dangerous to ignore these sounds. Thank you for watching and the great comment!💯
My 'creaking pressfit bottom bracket' turned out to be the saddle bag retaining strap rubbing on the seat post - it is true what Jim says - noises travel in a bike frame.
Thanks Matt!! Appreciate you watching and sharing your experience with the saddle bag strap. That's a good one!
Love the dime trick to expand the seatpost collar! Sweet.
Happy to hear my tip was useful, appreciate you watching and the great comment, thank you🙏❤️
Great video, I will be inspecting bit more tomorrow, at the moment my sanity needs a break from the bike 😂 what I've noticed so far if i pedal lightly (with shoe upward pull mostly ) 😊clicking disappears. Thanks
This video deserves a place in the Bicycle TH-cam Hall of Fame. Thank you Jim.
What a great comment, Tim, thanks for making my day 🙏❤ I'm happy the video was helpful thanks a lot for watching!
Just wanted to say thanks for this video. Ive been chasing a clicking noise that I was convinced was bottom bracket or pedals for over a year that I've just solved thanks to this video. My sanity is restored on long rides now!
I'm happy to hear that it helped you fix your clicking noise and you can ride in peace now. Thanks a lot for watching and letting me know it worked 🙏
Thanks for the informative video. Lookimg forward to resolve my bike noises :)
Thank you! I’ve worked on my road bikes for forty year, but recently been chasing a clicking noise. I literally disassembled the entire bike, but found no issues and the noise remained. Everything disassembled accept the seat post clamp. Removed it and applied a thin coat of Park grease. This morning went on a quiet 30 mile ride for the first time in weeks. Thanks again for the great advice!
You're very welcome, Sue, thanks so much for watching and letting me know my fix helped!
Mine like when I pedal hard to go fast on my shi Mano road bike like sometimes when I pedal hard the pedal pops like it’s changing gear but it’s not
@@NovemberHtoo-mn3un thanks for watching and describing your issue. It sounds like you have either a skipping chain from a stiff link or your smallest rear cog is worn out and skipping. “Skipping” is what it’s called when the chain jumps when you pedal hard. Here’s how to find and fix a stiff chain link that’s skipping: th-cam.com/video/yCerf-KJunk/w-d-xo.htmlsi=DKTxPzBJ-bpPz2wQ
Hey Jim thanks for this. Love the trick with the coin. I only have WD-40 where I am and have an older Pinarello AK61 which has a magnesium frame and carbon seat post. Before I lube the seat post, are you aware of any reason not to lube magnesium and/or carbon with WD-40 i.e. reactions with the materials?
@@patoc2857 thanks for watching and the question. I am not knowledgeable about the properties of magnesium so you’ll want to research that, perhaps reaching out to Pinarello to learn more about your frame material and caring for it. But I wouldn’t think a little WD-40 would harm it. You do want to mainly lube the things likely to be making the noise. That’s the clamps and bolts not as much the frame and seatpost. If the carbon seatpost is dry you should lube it with carbon assembly compound (similar to grease but with grit in it) not WD-40. Here’s what that is amzn.to/3AlNNAy Thanks again.
Hey Jim. I’m currently riding a state core line on the fixed gear. I recently got a upgrade on my cranks set. Had to replace my bottom bracket as well. Everything was fine. About 30 miles then I started feeling click on my non- drive side..the cranks are tight and flush I my chain ring bolts tight and pedals I can’t figure it out
@@nahimjustchillen_ thanks for watching and the question. Since the noise is only on the non-drive side and you feel it too, I would check the left pedal and crankarm to be sure they were lubed. The pedal threads should have grease on them. The bottom bracket spindle/axle should have a little grease on all 4 flats before installing the crankarm. Sometimes people forget to lube those parts. Dry parts often make noise. Another possibility is a bad left pedal. To rule that out put a different pedal on and see if the click goes away. If so, you'll need a new set of pedals since they aren't sold separately usually. Good luck, hope this helps.
you absolute Wizard Jim, i could kiss you.
Carbon Gravel and i've gone from thinking it was the cables rubbing on the bars, to the drive-train, to riding in winter weather.
Got a window today and let's just say i needed a ride to get me out of my own head.
The click had been getting worse over the last couple of months but seemed to desist but not today, in fact it cut my (much needed) ride short.
Got back home, annoyed and got ready to dismantle what i thought was a well maintained Bottom Bracket and then you saved the day.
I'm gonna head back out now and enjoy the rest of this beautiful day but i just thought i'd say thankyou first.
Keep riding pal, John
I’m so happy my video helped you silence your click John. Really appreciate you watching and the awesome comment - made my day 😀
Great suggestions and after checking out EVERYTHING my crank clicking noise was a loose lock nut on the sealed crank bearings
Thanks for watching and I'm happy to hear you found your noise and fixed it Greg, great job!👏
Dude. U just fixed my problem. It’s the seat post. I am speechless. Thanks
@@cal.r35 I’m happy to hear it! Congrats and thanks a lot for watching and the great comment!🙏
Yes Jim youve just cured my clicking noise..i thought it was coming from the crank area but it turned out to be around the saddle area like you said..brilliant advice!
Thanks for letting me know it fixed your noise, happy to hear it! Thanks for watching and commenting, appreciate it!
Love that dime trick! Never would have thought about that. But what about carbon posts in a carbon frame where carbon paste is the suggested approach? It seems that getting lube down in there with carbon paste might be mixing two things that are better not mixed.
Thanks for watching and the great question, Bradley. Carbon paste is basically a grease for carbon with a little grit in it. If you got spray lube in it, it wouldn’t hurt the grit’s holding power unless you really blasted the part clean. Usually the clicks come from metal to metal or metal to carbon contact, too, not so much carbon to carbon if it has paste on it. Hope this helps explain. Thanks again!
@@JimLangley1 Thanks for that. I watched the video because my cross/commute/gravel bike was clicking at the bottom of my nds pedal stroke on the way into work today. It's amazing how annoying a barely audible sound can be on the bike. Silence is bliss!
@@bleckb you’re very welcome! Yes! Bike noises will ruin a ride fast!
My left pedal clicks annoyingly when I push down/apply force to go forward, how do I fix that? Because if I don't get it done quickly, I will shred that bike with a passion for embarrassing me in public places
Ha, ha 🤣please don't shred your bike... for clicks that come from the pedal it could be a loose pedal. To check for that put a wrench on it (usually a 15mm open ended wrench). Turn the pedal counterclockwise to tighten it. If it moves then it wasn't tight enough. If it still clicks after you tightened it, then it might be that part of the pedal is loose and moving under pressure. For this, put a rag under the pedal to catch any overspray and then spray the pedal with WD-40 or another penetrating spray lube you have. Spray the top, then flip the pedal over and spray the bottom. Let the spray sit for 5 minutes to get down in between the pedal parts and then wipe off the access. If that doesn't fix it, clicks can come from cycling shoes if you wear cycling shoes with cleats on the bottom. The cleat bolts can loosen and click. So if you wear cycling shoes with cleats you would tighten the bolts on the cleats. Now if you try these things on the pedal (and cycling shoe cleat if you use them) and it doesn't fix the click, maybe the noise is coming from the left crankarm. That's a common clicker too. For that you would want to first try tightening crankarm. If the bike still clicks, the crankarm might need to be removed, lubricated and put back on. Hopefully one of these things with stop the noise. Let me know how it goes and feel free to ask any questions that might come up, happy to help. Good luck!
From personal experience the clamps that hold the saddle rails can also be the problem 😀
Thanks for watching and commenting oldsquashmonkey, yes that's true saddle rails and clamps can make lots of noises too as I show at 6:23
I removed my bike seat and rode my bike but I was still getting the ticking noise. In my case, it was only after I tightened the derailleur and derailleur hanger bolts that the noise went away. I had to do it a few times.
Thanks a lot for sharing your bike noise maker - that's a good one! Appreciate you watching and commenting, thank you!
Hey' how can i fixed my bike it's a fixed gear and i don't know where is the clicking sound when i pedaling my bike thanks in advance!!
Thanks for watching and the question, Enzo. The first thing to check is the chain. You can push on the chain in the middle and see how tight it is. If it's so tight it barely moves, the chain might be too tight. And a too tight chain can make a clicking sound when pedaling. To fix it you need to loosen the chain. If it's a new bike you just bought at a bike store you could have them do it. Let me know if that works or not and I can give you some other things to check.
My first click/s was a bad bottom bracket, having been in service for several years and thousands of miles. Installed a new one (sealed type old school) and clicks were gone. Then months later more clicks. This time it was the bearings inside the pedals. I replaced the pedals, clicks gone. Now I use pedals that can be serviced because they have replaceable sealed bearings inside which are easily available online for cheap. I replace the bearings myself when they start clicking. You just need to measure the bearing size/s with a micrometer. Pedals brand is called Promend. They're good quality.
Thanks a lot for watching and appreciate you sharing your tips radio, thank you!🙏
So i recently bought a brand new bike and first time i rode it i heard a clicking noise coming from pedal area and i could feel it every time it click . But only can feel it on the left pedal . It's not a constant clicking i can only feel and hear it while pedaling. Anyone with same issue ?
Hi Gabe. Did you stand next to the left side of the bike and get down low so you could look and listen and then turn the pedal by hand only, to see if maybe the pedal is hitting something every time it comes around? If it hits something, that will make a click noise and also a click feeling every time. If your bike has a kickstand on it, it might be put on a little crooked and the pedal might hit it every time around. If you don't have a kickstand on the bike there might be a shift cable that's too long sticking out to the left side of the seat tube and if there is, the pedal would hit that every time it comes around making a little clicking noise you would feel too. Since you just bought the bike, you could also take it back to the shop and have someone there ride the bike and then they would find what it is and fix it for you for free since the bike is brand new. That might be the easiest fastest way to fix it. Hope this is helpful.
Loved the dime trick.... I'd never of thought of that 🤣
Thanks a lot for watching and letting me know you liked that trick James, appreciate it! 🙏
My click was coming from my crankset. The bolts that hold the chain rings together had started to loosen up a bit. Tightening em fixed that pedal click 100%😊
Thanks for sharing Edwardo, that's a good one - nice job finding it and fixing it before any of the bolts fell out. If bolts fall out - in a worst case scenario you can bend a chainring and even crash.
How to fix a loud popping sound when i pedal my bike? I already change my stiff chain with a new one and it still popping
Thanks for watching and the question. You called it a "loud popping sound," which I think might be what people often call "skipping." And if your "popping" is "skipping," that is usually caused by a worn out cog/gear on the back. What happens is the chain rides up and off the teeth and slams down again making that noise. You hear it and you really feel it. If that's the case it will only happen usually on one gear, not all of them. So if that's happening you probably need to replace that worn out cog. I hope this helps. Happy to try to help more if that's not it and you want to describe in more detail when the noise happens - how you're riding the bike for example, standing, climbing, shifting, coasting, etc.
So i was out in the garage had a noise on my rear wheel no idea what it was came and found this video and thought hey I have a list now lets go lissen to it on a day the wind isent blowing every leaf around the yard. turns out my kickstand wich has a little spacer to keep it from bumping into my rear disc break had worn enough my kickstand was bumping into it and making a noise that wasn't in the video. don't ignore the little things, if something is driving you baty just keep looking and have some patience.
Thanks for watching and for sharing that your kickstand was making the noise - they’ll do that sometimes. Glad you found and fixed it, great job!
This is a great tip. I'm chasing a click/tick/crack right now. I've had the same symptoms before and previously it was the saddle itself. I added a little lube to each of the bolts on the underside and the rails where it met the saddle. I've also had it come from the pedals. One thing I haven't tried for my current issue is the clamp. Going to do that tonight! Fingers crossed. Again great video and thank you!
You're very welcome and thanks for watching. Hope it turns out it's the clamp making the noise and you can fix it and enjoy nice quiet rides again!
@@JimLangley1 Just wanted to let everyone know that I found my clicking/cracking noise. Surprisingly it ended up being a cracked jockey wheel on my rear derailleur. It was a really big crack going from the outside edge all the way to the center. Somehow it sounded exactly like a seat post/saddle sound or a sound coming from the cranks. Very surprised the jockey wheel could make that same noise. Of course I disassembled nearly the entire bike before I found it 🙄. I just happened upon it as I had already planned to replace the jockey wheels which had been making some squeaking noises a week or two prior. I suppose it transitioned from the squeaking to the cracking/creaking once the wheel completely cracked through. Another surprising thing is that I didn't seem to have any noticeable performance hit or issues with shifting while it was cracked.
Anyway I hope this helps someone else as it's something I never thought to check.
@@TheBrownSys thanks so much for sharing your noise and how you fixed it, appreciate it!!
Nice video Jim...good advice. Just one comment though, when spraying lube, you should always put a cover or towel over your disk brakes to stop any aerosol contamination that will affect braking performance. Cheers from Gaz, Melbourne, Australia 👍
Thanks for watching and commenting, Gaz! Hope things are great in Melbourne! Yes! Protecting the disc brake rotors is always a good idea, thank you.
Wish I would have read your comment 12 hours agi😂😠
Also, make sure the rear quick release mechanism is good and tight, probably tighter than you think it needs to be. This one bit me a long time ago.
@@monkmchorning thanks for watching and the tip monk, appreciate it. That tip’s actually in my other video about wheel noises that I link to in my pinned comment at the top here too. Thanks again!
I get more of an intermittent "thud" sound while pedaling. Sometimes there, sometimes not.
Thanks for watching and the question Bob. A thud could be a loose part that’s moving when you pedal. Put a wrench on each pedal and make sure they are tight. The left pedal is turned to the left to tighten it, the right is normal thread so it’s turned to the right to tighten it. The bottom bracket - the bearings the crankset spins on in the frame might have some play in them and need adjustment or replacement. Another possibility: maybe your rear wheel is a little bit loose in the frame? Try tightening it. Hope this helps you find it. Let me know if you do please. Thanks again!
Hey I have a question I have a se bike 29” single speed when I peddle it clicks, i need help.
That can be a lot of things but first thing I would check is the chain. If it’s too tight it’ll make noise. It needs some slack in it all around when you pedal one time around. If it’s not the chain it could be the crank clicking. Might be loose crankarms or loose bottom bracket bearings. Pedals can click if they’re not fully tight. Those are some things to check. Hope it helps.
@@JimLangley1 turn out it was the brake pads
@@Onewheeljj good job figuring it out, congrats!
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I had a creaking and tried (ie dismanted, cleaned, greased etc) absolutely everything. Pedals, chainring bolts, chain, chainset, skewers, cassette, freehub.... In the end I took out the chainset and slid a screwdriver gently between the chainrings and wiggled it at different points around the rings. Next to one bolt: Creak creak.... The bolts were tight and had been cleaned along with all the contact points where the rings are bolted on. The interesting thing here is that I had a Shimano / FSA mix of rings and bolts which HAD worked perfectly for years. So I can only put it down to incompatibility once you get a tiny bit of wear. The moral? Don't mix and match chainrings and bolts even if they "fit". I made a video but can't seem to be able to post it here - do let me know where I can send it as it's a bit tricky to explain!
Thanks a lot for watching and especially for sharing your noise and how you fixed it Jonny, appreciate it! Chainring bolts are common noisemakers. It could be wear but if the bolts are dry (no lube between the bolts and the chainrings), that's one of the reasons they can start clicking or creaking. So after things are cleaned it's important to lubricate every contact point before reassembling. I would be happy to see the video but as far as I know you need a youtube channel to share it with me or some other video sharing platform. You could send it to me as a file through email and as long as the file isn't too large I should get it at my full name at gmail. Thanks again for watching and the great comment!🙏
Thank you, Jim. The clicking/creaking was driving me crazy......a quick blast of silicone spray around the seat clamp area and its fixed! I wish I'd known this earlier....my previous MTB had the same problem, and I got a new bottom bracket installed - it didn't help, and I got rid of the bike eventually as I'd grown to hate its stupid clicking. That was probably the seat post clamp too!
I'm happy to hear that my tip helped you find and fix the noise solidsneakie, thanks for watching and letting me know!
are the clicking sound always from the seat post collar? or at least is it one of the main reasons?
Thanks for watching and the question, j4s0n. Yes the seatpost collar is a place that can often cause a click so you can lube that and see if it works. But it also can be the bolt, the seatpost and the seat clamp that's holding the seat on the top of the seatpost. So if the lube on the collar doesn't do the trick, lube the other parts and hopefully you'll get rid of the noise, Good luck.
I have found where the rails meet the saddle can also be a source of noise.
@@joewickie2376 thanks for watching and commenting Joe. Yes that’s true, the rails can make noise too and lubing and tightening them can fix it. Thank you!🙏
Hello sir is it possible to send you a video of my sound bike on Facebook please?
Thanks for watching and the offer nikoskouzou. Yes you can send a video to my fb page and I'll take a look, thank you.
Great video! I sometimes get a squeaking noise which is easily mistaken for a blackbird in the hedgerow. But blackbirds don't normally follow you around on long rides... I'm pretty sure what this is is the jockey wheels in the rear derailleur cage. The quick fix is a squirt of spray lube. The better fix to take it all apart, clean it, and put back together with some grease.
“Sounds like blackbirds in a hedgerow” - that’s too funny, Ben, thanks for the laugh😀. I am familiar with the pulley squeak and your tips for quieting it are spot on. Thanks for watching and sharing your noise and fix.
“Sounds like blackbirds in a hedgerow” - that’s too funny, Ben, thanks for the laugh😀. I am familiar with the pulley squeak and your tips for quieting it are spot on. Thanks for watching and sharing your noise and fix.
This actually worked. I bought a mountain bike and after a week my bike pedal started popping/clicking only on the right side when the pedal was upward. I thought it was the chain or the crank area… nope, after I sprayed the area under the seat like recommended in this video it stopped. Thanks!!!
You're very welcome benzitog, happy to hear my tip worked. Thanks a lot for watching and letting me know, appreciate it!
hello just a question, can i still ride it even if it keeps on clicking until i get it fixed?
Thanks for watching and the question. So the thing is that if you have a clicking noise and you're not sure where it's coming from, that clicking noise might mean something is wrong with your bike that could cause something to break or fall off, etc. So I can't be sure without looking at your bike if it's okay to ignore the noise. I would say that in most cases a clicking sound is not a sign that something is going to break or fail but it can happen so I recommend looking closely at your bike and checking it out. Make sure the wheels are securely fastened. Make sure that if you lift the front and rear wheels and give them a spin by hand that nothing's rubbing. Grab your seat and push and pull on it to make sure it's tight and can't move out of position. Check the handlebars and levers (brake and shift) and make sure they're tight and going to stay in place. Often clicking noises come from something hitting something else. For example as you pedal the crankarm might hit the kickstand if you have a kickstand. For that you just have to move the kickstand out of the way. Overall to be sure you bike is safe to ride you should give it a good check over like this. I hope this helps and thanks again.
I was feeling super annoyed by the ticking sound my bike was making. Turns out it was just the crank hitting the stand.
Awesome job on the videos man, I really appreciate the tips!!!
You're very welcome Merita, thank you for watching! I'm happy to hear you were able to find and fix your ticking noise - great job!
Omg it worked! Thank you Jim!
That's great to hear, Randi! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Another source of ticking noises is pedals. Remove them, clean and grease the threads thoroughly. Do that before going out and having a new BB fitted!
Thanks for watching and commenting podge, appreciate it. Yes, you're correct, pedals can make noise too, good point, thank you.
Holy Cow! This worked! I can't believe it was coming from the seat! It literally felt like it was coming from the pedal! Thanks so much! You solved my problem!
I'm very happy to hear is solved your noise, Amy! Thanks for watching and for letting me know, appreciate it!
Other clicks can be in the plastic seat support rails... and from the crankarms being a bit loose... plastic pedals can have clicks
haven't had a seat post click yet... thx 4 tip. I would recommend something other than using a dime for clamp trick as "defacing" currency is an actual law. use tip of screwdriver as the coin
Thanks for watching and commenting, appreciate it. Seatposts are notorious click makers because there are so many seat attachment clamps made up of many parts and dissimilar materials. I’ll be doing more videos on other noisemakers. This one and my one on noises from wheels th-cam.com/video/sA62X1AXN7s/w-d-xo.html are very popular. As for the dime- it’s not a dime to me anymore, it’s a tool that lives on my bench or toolbox 😉 Thanks again! 🙏👍
@@JimLangley1 loose spokes too I had a click.. I think some ahole driver kicked my wheel while doing a delivery... or bike might have dropped with lock around wheel "freelocked"..
@@bikinglikebecker yes that's a good one - loose spokes can click. Thanks!
My shoelaces are my worst source of ticking noises.
Thanks for watching and your tip, that’s a really good one actually even if it sounds simple or obvious. Laces can make noises as can zippers and shoes and shoe cleats for clipless pedals. It can seem like a bike noise when it’s your clothing! Appreciate you sharing this tip!🙏❤️
Im goina try this , but i hear it when i get off the bike and pedal backwards so the bike dont move and still hear it bad 😢
Thanks for watching and commenting. Do you only hear the noise when you pedal backwards?
@@JimLangley1 both forward n backwards
@@portanova47 thanks for explaining more - it may still be the seatpost and seat area so it can't hurt to try lubing to see if the noise goes away. But you said "hear it bad," which might mean that it's a loud noise instead of a ticking or clicking sound, which is a quieter noise. If you're hearing a loud noise, it could be that the crank is hitting something, for example, on bikes with kickstand, the crank might hit the kickstand. Or you might have a crankarm that's loose on the bottom bracket axle. Tightening the crankarm could stop the noise or removing the crankarm, putting a little lube on it and tightening it would do it. Another pretty common issue on some bikes is a loose crank, which means the bottom bracket in the frame needs adjusting. Those are a few ideas that I hope are helpful.
@@JimLangley1 ty u so much!
Just to share my case and fix - the ticking happened to be the seat clamp itself i.e. the part that the saddle is attached to. I had previously given it the WD40 as part of the investigation but it didn't help. I had to disassemble the bolt, clamp and other moveable parts then clean it completely. It was sandy and dry. Once I did this it went away. I also suspect it may have been brought on by recent rides in the rain. [Update - It came back - was actually the pedal bearings. reoiling/grease fixed it.]
Thanks a lot for watching and for sharing what it took to fix your seat clamp ticking noise, appreciate it! 🙏
@@JimLangley1weirdly the clicking came back again. Also I noticed that I could replicate it when cycling out of the saddle with right amount of pressure on right pedal which invalidated initial thoughts. It has evolved into a sort of double clicking noise now. I thought maybe that would suggest bearings so I attempted to get some oil into the pedal spindle. Initially that didn’t help but it then went away a day or 2 later. Maybe it was able to penetrate into the inside bearing in that time. I will monitor it and update in case it comes back / may help others.
@@patoc2857 pedals definitely can make clicks and ticks so you might have found it. Good job!
@@JimLangley1 Confirmed 100%. Right side pedal bearing. Just took time for the oil to penetrate into the inner bearing. I've put over 200km on the bike and not one tick/click.
@@patoc2857 that’s great! Nice job. Appreciate you sharing, thank you🙏
I tried this, and even compltely remove the whole seat post and the noise is still their, it mostly happens when i really torque the pedals
Thanks for watching, ADV. Your noise could be coming from your bottom bracket. Check if it’s loose in the frame and tighten it if it is. That’s often what’s making noise.
I just fixed my bike today; it was a loose nut on the back wheel; looks like it never got assembled right; there's only 300 miles on this bike, and it has a loose wheel nut? Not tightened to spec from the bike shop or factory. It was only on the left side away from the gears. Had to re-align the back caliper too; glad I just purchased a rotor alignment shoe that fits over the rotor when adjusting; worked like a charm; I find them difficult to adjust properly otherwise. It was definately out of alignment once the wheel was on tight; it would not spin for long when on a stand, without realignment, and when I loosened the caliper, took it out of the equation; all was well... The click was from the loose nut and the lock washer caught in a loose setting. Wheel did not come off when riding; but I'm amazed original owner did not see that, before selling it to me. It made all the difference to fix one thing at a time; test ride it, and I could tell instantly I had my culprit!
Wow, what a great comment Jeffster, thank you so much for sharing what was making noise on your bike and explaining how you found it and fixed it by trying one thing at a time and test riding it, that's a smart way to do it. It is amazing that the first owner didn't notice it and really good that you found it and fixed it. Great job! Thanks very much for watching and for the awesome comment - I bet it will help other cyclists out a lot 👍🙏❤
You sir are an absolute legend! I cleaned and greased all parts of my seatpost, clamp and rails and the clicking is gone. Also replaced pedals too but I don’t think they were the problem. Thanks!
You're very welcome! Thank you for watching and the awesome comment, happy to hear your bike is quiet again!
Flip the bike upside down and there is a little hole under the cranks.....Fill it up with your favorite spray...........Do it monthly to keep the noise from coming back.
Mine clicks from the rear wheel only when I am pedaling while I am in 2nd gear.
Thanks for watching and asking about your click, Ebikefe! If a bike makes a clicking noise in one gear it is often a misadjustment of the rear derailleur. And if that's the problem, usually you can fix it with a half turn or a couple half turns of the cable tension adjustment barrel. That's for standard shifting not electronic shifting. Here's a great video on using the adjustment barrel to quiet down noises in a gear: th-cam.com/video/UkZxPIZ1ngY/w-d-xo.html Thanks again!
I am genuinely AWESTRUCK! I had a “click” that was like a metronome when I peddled and would disappear when I stopped peddling. It was maddening to go on a 2 hour ride and be accompanied by this noise (sometimes it was even a “click-click”). I trouble shot this obnoxious noise for over a month. (Note: bike is a 2023 Trek Domane AL5 that I purchased this year)
Your suggested fix WORKED. My 30 mile ride today was QUIET!!!
Thank you for suggesting this!!
Really happy to hear that it worked and solved your clicking noise Kurt, thanks for letting me know and thanks a lot for watching and commenting! 🙏
With carbon seatposts isn't there a risk of overtighning when lubricating the seatpost and / or the thread of the bolt?
Thanks for watching and the question, Pippo. The thing that usually fixes the clicking noise is the lubrication that's added. And you usually loosen the part you want to lubricate so that the lube can get in between the parts and then you retighten it. So you wouldn't be making something that's already tight even tighter (which is when you put parts at risk), you would be tightening something that's loose. I hope this is helpful and thanks again!
@@JimLangley1 No worries, thanks for the reply. I was referring to that when you lubricate or grease the bolt, you decrease friction of the threads which increases the preload force of the screw (not sure if that's the correct term in English) generated at the same applied torque. If the NM values are defined for dry montage you have then danger of over-tightning since most force is going to overcome friction of threads and screw underhead. Which is why you'd probably want to stay at the lower end of the torque provided by the manufacturer. Regarding the seat post, it's a clamp connection. Usually with those you want a high amount of friction to hold the saddle in place and there are products like fibre grip for carbon seat posts specifically. If you lubricate or grease the seat-post you again will have to tighten the screws more to keep it in place which might cause damage to the components. So I'd avoid greasing the seat post if it's made of carbon. For steel it doesn't really matter. That was kind of my rational...
@@PhilippUnterreiner thanks for explaining what you were referring to. Actually most bicycle fasteners and components are lubricated and most today have torque specs written on them. That's a nice thing as long as you have a torque wrench handy but not everyone does. The reason you grease steel and aluminum seatposts is so that they don't get frozen in the frame as a result of corrosion (there are different types of corrosion). With carbon you use carbon paste so they won't get stuck and so they'll stay in place. Usually it'll have it on it already if it came with the bike. If trying to fix a click you got some spray lube on a carbon post it wouldn't likely cause any slipping issues because the carbon paste should be on there. The torque spec on the bolt should be all that's needed to keep any seatpost tight in the frame. If not, it might be an undersize seatpost or oversize seat tube on the frame. Those are older problems. Modern bikes the specs are usually spot on and the torque specified keeps you safe as long as you do have that torque wrench. Thanks again!
@@JimLangley1 Thank you for clarifying!
Just wanted to say thanks for the tip on how to fix a clicking noise on my bike. It worked! I lubed all around the seat and post, etc., just as you pointed out in the video. The clicking noise stopped! It has been driving me crazy for the last month or so. Anyway thanks again.
Thanks for watching and letting me know it worked, appreciate it.
My fairly new rear wheel spokes are clicking. Nothing noticeable about the tension being way off. Could it be something more serious than can be remedied by lubing the intersections?
Thanks for watching and the question Michael. There’s a pinned comment right at the top here with a link to my video on other noises from wheels to check for other problems. But clicking ticking from the spoke crosses is either dry rubbing spokes or spokes that need to be slightly tightened. Hope this helps and thanks again.
@@JimLangley1 I'm bringing them in to have tension checked. I wish I had the equipment
@@michaelviglianco6121 that’s a good idea Michael, that way you’ll know they’re good to go for the long haul.
@JimLangley1 Tensions were all good. The mechanic lubed the crosses and had some recommendations of things to clean and check though I'm almost certain it was spokes pinging. Good to know the tension is all good.
On a related note, I would much prefer brass nipples but I got these at a great price almost new and they came with alloy nipples that dt swiss provides with their rims that use nipple washers. I've seen your video about applying Tri Flow to nipple / eyelet interfaces. Would it be worth doing the same to inhibit any possible corrosion to my alloy nipples? What about Boeshield vs the Tri Flow? I have both on hand.
@@michaelviglianco6121 glad the tensions were good. Spoke pinging is a really unique sound usually heard most when climbing seated, a recurring noise almost like spokes are just brushing the rear derailleur. Lubing should fix it until the lube dries up.
On aluminum nipples, if they’re going to corrode it usually happens due to moisture or salt (ocean air / salted roads in winter / sweat). Some believe sealants cause corrosion but I believe it’s the water in the sealant. The nipples likely had some lube on them when the wheel was built. It can’t hurt to add some right between the nipples and rim and both Tri-Flow and Boeshield will work. Just be sure to clean off any excess so it doesn’t travel where you don’t want it and attract grit and grime. Corrosion looks like white powder on aluminum. With any luck yours will stay the way they looked when new. Hope this is helpful. Thanks for the great comments!!
I have a mountain bike and recently I get a click on each pedal rotation. At first I could not make it happen in the shop, but after putting more pressure when rotating the crank with bike upside down, I could feel the click when I came to the same position in the rotation. This made me suspect the pedal on the right side. I had this happen before when somehow a tiny ball bearing in the pedal came out. I put lube on it and want to ride it to see if it is better or the same.
Thanks for watching and commenting, Dennis. Pedals can make a click noise. The most common reason they could make a click noise is because they are slightly loose in the crankarm. So maybe it'll go away if you just tighten that right pedal. Good luck!
I've found throughout the years that the best way to eliminate all of the clicks and squeaks and other noises my bike makes is to simply install a pair of ear buds with the music cranked up.
Simple yet fun solution to a squeaky problem lol
Found this video so helpful solved my clicking problem instantly
I'm happy to hear it fixed your clicking carlos, thanks a lot for watching and commenting.
Does this work for a carbon frame??
Thanks for watching and the question, Brad. Yes, when the noise is coming from the seat binder bolt, seatpost collar, seatpost or seatpost seat clamp it works for all frame and component materials, carbon, titanium, aluminum, steel, bamboo, etc. Thanks again!
Phil Gaimon says "It's never the bottom bracket." For me, it's always something in the tool bag under the saddle.
@@BufordDuckworth thanks for watching and commenting- yes, that’s a good one - things in the seatbag often hit the seatpost making noise and shoes can brush the crankarms making noise and other simple things too. But Phil’s exaggerating - bottom brackets can definitely make noise especially press fit ones. Thanks!!
Thank you for posting this video. I have a new ebike which was clunking occasionally & really annoying. I could have sworn it felt like it was coming the crank assembly area & was about to bring it to a bike shop. I bought some LPS2 lubricant & treated both areas: the seat clamp & the crank areas. Absolutely amazing result, the occasional clunking is now completely gone, Since I sprayed both areas I now believe the culprit was the seat post collar clamp area as highlighted in your video. I also sprayed it on my garage door bearings & now no more squealing when opening/closing the overhead door. Awesome job...!!
@@ktmstardis6946 happy to hear you were able to fix your noise, great job! Thanks for watching and commenting!
I had to buy a new bike and it's got a click noise when i have to pedal hard up a hill why would it be
Hi Luis, since it's a new bike it could be a lot of things. I recommend you go back to the shop where you bought the bike and tell them what you're hearing and tell them to check the bike, find what's making the noise and fix it. New bikes from bike shops are covered by a warranty so they should be happy to help you. It might be something simple like something rubbing but it could also be something wrong that the shop needs to fix.
@@JimLangley1 that would be nice nut i got it at Walmart so i don't have the warranty i opt out 😭
@@luismanuelmiranda9795 okay, I'll see if I can help. Walmart sells quite a few different types and models of bikes. Can you please tell me what model of Walmart bike you bought so I can look at it on their website? Then I'll try to give you some ideas where that noise might be coming from. Also I noticed that the bikes on their website say that they come with 90 day free returns. So if you can't find and fix the noise you should be able to return the bike for another one that hopefully doesn't make that noise.
Click with every pedal stroke regardless of gear. Happens while standing and pedaling backwards and not rolling. Checked clips on shoes; all tight. Still clicks while wearing sneakers and standing and pedaling backwards. Removed pedals and examined. The spindles (pedal axle that allows pedals to spin) were loose enough to unscrew by hand. Removed, greased, tightened, reinstalled. Problem solved.
Appreciate you watching and sharing how you found and fixed your pedal clicking noise Matt, thanks a lot 🙏
its not seat post on mine clicks once per pedal
Thanks for watching. Have a friend listen and watch while you pedal around and get your bike to make the click. Between the 2 of you you should be able to figure out where the noise is coming from. Might be: loose pedal, loose bottom bracket bearings, loose chainring bolt, crank hitting kickstand, crank hitting front derailleur cable, shoe hitting crankarm, loose shoe cleat, loose clipless pedal screws - and other things. Good luck!
This worked! I had a clicking/ticking when sitting on the bike, pedaling or not-pedaling. The strange thing was that if stood on the pedals, there was no clicking/ticking. So, got out the Remington gun lube (don't know why I bought this, I don't have a gun). Anyway, followed the video. The tick is gone! I didn't adjust anything, I just let the lube do it's work!
@@protozoan6829 thanks a lot for watching and letting me know it fixed your noise protozoan!
Thanks, this actually worked, bike is quite new so i did not want to replace the bottom bracket
You’re welcome MrPatto, thanks for watching and letting me know it worked!
I had a clicking noise while cycling, I went through absolutely everything, stripped the bike down, greased everything, turns out it was my knee clicking!! 😅
@@the_trooper_72 oh, sorry to hear it, sure hope it was not a serious knee injury but at least it wasn’t the bike!
Great tip! I’ve never thought to look there. I’ll Check it on my gravel bike but the noise seems to be coming from the interface between my spd pedals and cleats. Can I oil the cleats? Oiling the springs doesn’t solve the issue.
Thanks for watching and the nice comment, allworkandnoplay, happy you liked the tip! Clicks and ticks can definitely come from pedals and cleats. You want to check the cleat bolts on your shoes to make sure they're tight and there are often screws in clipless pedals that if they loosen can make noise. So check to see if any are loose and tighten them.
Oiling the pedals and cleats is helpful, too, both for stopping noises and also for making entry/exit easy and consistent. The only thing is don't oil the cleats and pedals and then get off and go into your house right away or you'll risk tracking the lube all over your floors and carpets! But lubing pedals and cleats can definitely stop ticks and clicks from that area.
If pedals loosen a little in the crankarms that can cause click and ticks, too. So try tightening the pedals to make sure they haven't loosened.
Another click and tick noise from pedals can happen if the grease in the pedals is all dried out. Most clipless pedals are pretty easy to get more grease in to the fix this. And one more is if you happen to get dirt in a pedal. That can cause a tick or click in a pedal on every stroke. Adding grease to the pedal bearings can fix that, too. Good luck! I hope one of these things stops your noise! Please let me know what it is when you figure it out. Thanks again!
Thank you so much for this! I actually used a machinist stethoscope to listen for the creak and swore it was the main crank. Nope, it was the dusty seat tube clamp. 2 short sprays then silence!
@@MrFrateTrane you’re very welcome MrFrateTrane, glad to hear it fixed your creak!
Mine is new and it makes the sound at the rear if the wheel is turning...pedaling or not! Bike rides fine.
It sounds like a noise from your wheel Frank so please watch my video all about noises wheels make and how to check for a fix them: th-cam.com/video/sA62X1AXN7s/w-d-xo.html
@@JimLangley1 OK...I can hold the bike up by the seat and spin the wheel and it makes the sound. I spray lubricated everything and it made no difference! It does it with no weight on it and suspended so it is not the wheel but thanks!
@@frankroper3274 thanks for explaining more. It might be a rubbing brake pad, a kickstand hitting a spoke, if it's a new bike with new tires the little flashing on new tires which are like little rubber fingers might be touching the frame as the wheel spins making a noise, if the wheel is crooked in the frame, the tire might be touching the frame, it might be the bearings in the hub. Maybe one of those possibilities is it.
My derailer was bent.
Great job figuring out the problem!
Clicking Noise when pedaling is usually the pedals themselves. Not the grease on the spindles but the plastic to plastic interfaces where the cleats hinge into the pedal. Simple cure. is first to take off the cleats from your shoes and smear a little vaseline on the contact surface. This is a plastic to plastic area that can easily creak. Second, get a can of spray furniture polish. The polish wont harm the plastic of your pedals. Give the pedals a good all over coating. Wait a few moments and wipe away the excess. The polish penetrates into the mechanics of the pedal and leaves a residual non corrosive wax.
@@UKBROOKLYN thanks for sharing a fix for pedal noises, appreciate it!
I have changed the pedals. Removed old ones and put new ones after cca 10 years. After that clicking sound has been bothering me for 2-3 years. Changed the chain, changed the axle, changed the cassette, of course everything was lubricated...but I did not put the grease when changed the pedals at first. Did that today, and bingo the clicking sound is gone. 🎉 If I have done it first, would have spare 2-3 years of rethinking WTF is that clicking sound. 😊
Thanks for watching and for sharing your clicking noise and how you fixed it. Great job figuring it out! Pedals should always be greased when you install them and they need to be tight too. I have a full video on pedals with lots of other tips here: th-cam.com/video/M9rvqKjJZSw/w-d-xo.html
YES!!! This worked like a charm. I took out the wedge mechanism that holds my seat tube tight and greased up the tube and all the pieces of the wedge and the problem is FIXED.
You are a genius.
I'm happy to hear it solved the problem Samuel, thanks a lot for watching, letting me know and the great comment, appreciate it 🙏
Thank you for sharing. I had replaced a bottom bracket as I thought that was the problem (One of the bearings was rough ao it wasn't a wasted effort ) only to have the same clicking noise again with a new expensive Hope bottom bracket. After a 140k ride I'd convinced myself that the crank was warn and was about to order a new one when I found this video. I regressed my seat post and clamp and no more creaking. Thanks again, keep up the good work. Rob
Thanks a lot for letting me know the video helped you out Rob, happy to hear it was an easy fix and no need for a new crank! Appreciate you watching and commenting!
The coin trick is great.
Glad you like that tip Magnabee. Thanks a lot for watching and commenting, appreciate it!
Dude, you’re a legend. Subscribed. Solved my annoying click. Bless you.
Thanks for subscribing and the great comment Stomp, appreciate it! Happy to hear my tip solved your clicking noise.
I hope this works ong cos I been thinking it’s my chain, or cassette this entire time
Would have bet $1000 the noise was my pedals. Wow thanks! This worked!!
I'm very happy to hear my tip helped you fix your bike noise, Carl - congrats! Thanks a lot for watching and letting me know, appreciate it!
Thx a lot!
@@bertvandebosch1867 you’re very welcome Bert. Thanks for watching and commenting 🙏
Can I use wd40
Sure, the only thing is it dries quickly and you’ll probably have to keep using more. But if the noise is coming from the seat/post area, it will stop the noise for a while.
Does WD-40 work?
Yes it'll stop a click/tick noise but the only issue with WD-40 is that it's really thin so it won't last very long and you'll probably have to keep applying it. But it should work for awhile. Hope this helps.
I’ve got a single revolution click that almost sounds like a gritty grind. Only happens when I’m sitting on and riding though.
Sounds like the chainring might be rubbing on the frame. Either that or a bad bottom backet bearing. You can usually feel for these things by hand. Good luck Joseph!
@@JimLangley1 🙏 thanks.
Dead set legend, finally fixed my clicking noise that has annoyed me for months! I was skeptical at first but just cleaned up my seat post, used some carbon grit and lubed the retaining bolt as suggested on a BMC Team Machine SLR01. Thanks.
My pleasure MrDangeroz! Thanks a lot for watching and letting me know you fixing your clicking noise, very happy to hear it 🙏
wd 40 fixes all
Thanks for watching and the great comment - WD-40 certainly comes in handy in a bike shop!
Dude! Thank you. This saved me alot of money and annoyance. Wish I found it earlier:)
You're very welcome, Phillip, happy to hear the tip helped you out. Appreciate you watching and the great comment, thank you!
Dang
This is all mechanical information
My knee cracks when I pedal
🤣ha, ha! Thanks for the laugh lakaumbucha! But, I sure hope your knee is okay!
My bikes reading 7 miles at 3 out of 5 bars. 25 miles at full bars (5/5) on turbo... does anyone have any ideas on why?
Sounds like you're asking a question about your electric bike, JustHereForTheMusic. I recommend reaching out for technical support from the shop you bought your electric bike from, or if it didn't come from a shop, reaching out to the maker of the bike. If you tell me the brand and model of your ebike, I can probably find the contact information.
I have been trying to fix my bike clicking for weeks. Thanks to your video I found that the clicking was a combo of the clamp and the seat post both giving a slightly different sound. Less than a one minute fix. Too bad I had my entire drive train, cranks, chain ring, and chain ring bolts apart 5 times before I found your video. Even after seeing this video I still assumed it was something else because the sound seemed to be coming from the bottom bracket area. Lessons learned!
I'm pleased to hear it helped you fix your clicking noise Andrew and sorry to hear you had already taken your drivetrain apart already 5 times. TH-cam needs to do a better job pushing my vids out there I think 🤣Appreciate you watching and the success story, congrats!
@@JimLangley1 The plus side is that every single part of my bike is insanely well lubed and maintained now. Every challenge offers a new level of understanding.
@@AndrewVanBeekOttawa that's so true Andrew!
Wow it worked for my Giant gravel bike! I was losing my mind trying everything else except this.
Thanks a lot!!!
You're very welcome Primoz, happy to hear it worked and that your Giant is quiet again, thanks for letting me know.
Thanks Jim. I just added the Triflow to the crossed spokes and that annoying clicking sound was all gone! Originally thought it was rotor brake rub and spent so much time tweaking that. Then I found your video.
Great to hear that the Triflow on the spoke crosses solved your annoying clicking sound Aaron, thanks for letting me know that worked! Appreciate you watching and commenting, thank you! ❤
I highly doubt my pedal clicking noise is from my seat post because the clicking is much worst when I stand up. However this is a good tip and I am going to go ahead and lube the seat post clamp.
Thanks for watching and commenting. Just to explain more, standing up doesn't change anything actually. The clicking can happen from the seat binder bolt or the seatpost because when you stand up and pedal it twists the frame and that can put parts inside the frame like bolts and seatposts under pressure making the ticking and clicking noises. So it'll be interesting to hear if a little lube fixes your clicking noise, please let us know. Thanks again and good luck!
Interesting. My friend has a clicking noise. Ill tell him about this.
Thanks for watching and passing it along, hope it helps your friend.
I guess a good test would be if you try standing up and pedaling to see if it goes away?
@@1983Jacko that’s what you’d think Jacko, but actually no, it’ll still click/tick because any pedaling, standing or sitting will flex the frame and everything is attached to that.
Clicking noise only when sitting on seat? Going crazy trying to figure it out
Any clue?
Thx
Thanks for watching! The clamp that holds the seat on the seatpost is often the problem. Try spraying lube in. If the noise changes then you probably found the problem. Tighten the clamp a bit, too. Also the top of the seat is attached to rails. Those rails go into pockets under the seat. Sometimes those make noise. Again a little spray lube will probably quiet it. Hope this helps!
Nope that didn’t work
If i stand and pedal “no clicking “
only when the weight from sitting & peddling Clicking heard
@@JM-yf5rw did you follow the steps in my video?
Thanks that work I was like $1000 bike and this is happening
You're very welcome! Thanks a lot for watching and letting me know it worked for you!