Bike Ticking, Clicking Noise When Pedaling? Try This Fix First!

[@JimLangley1]

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[@timtetrault]

This video deserves a place in the Bicycle KZbin Hall of Fame. Thank you Jim.

[@JimLangley1]

What a great comment, Tim, thanks for making my day 🙏❤ I'm happy the video was helpful thanks a lot for watching!

[@wiseoldman5841]

Love the dime trick to expand the seatpost collar! Sweet.

[@JimLangley1]

Happy to hear my tip was useful, appreciate you watching and the great comment, thank you🙏❤️

[@jolive3743]

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

[@JimLangley1]

I’m so happy my video helped you silence your click John. Really appreciate you watching and the awesome comment - made my day 😀

[@StompSlaps]

Dude, you’re a legend. Subscribed. Solved my annoying click. Bless you.

[@JimLangley1]

Thanks for subscribing and the great comment Stomp, appreciate it! Happy to hear my tip solved your clicking noise.

[@suenommi9906]

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!

[@JimLangley1]

You're very welcome, Sue, thanks so much for watching and letting me know my fix helped!

[@dpmcalli]

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!

[@JimLangley1]

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 🙏

[@bobmacdonnell8548]

Thank you!!! I could have sworn my new pedals had something wrong with them, was about to take them off and return them. Subscribed.

[@JimLangley1]

My pleasure Bob, happy to hear it helped you out - and thanks very much for subscribing - appreciate it 🙏

[@amyadamson6447]

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!

[@JimLangley1]

I'm very happy to hear is solved your noise, Amy! Thanks for watching and for letting me know, appreciate it!

[@englap8146]

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

[@JimLangley1]

Thanks a lot for sharing how you fixed your bike noise englap, great job. Appreciate you watching and commenting! 🙏

[@steve-r-collier]

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!

[@JimLangley1]

Thanks for letting me know it fixed your noise, happy to hear it! Thanks for watching and commenting, appreciate it!

[@samuelb7546]

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.

[@JimLangley1]

I'm happy to hear it solved the problem Samuel, thanks a lot for watching, letting me know and the great comment, appreciate it 🙏

[@cal.r35]

Dude. U just fixed my problem. It’s the seat post. I am speechless. Thanks

[@JimLangley1]

@@cal.r35 I’m happy to hear it! Congrats and thanks a lot for watching and the great comment!🙏

[@benzitog4600]

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!!!

[@JimLangley1]

You're very welcome benzitog, happy to hear my tip worked. Thanks a lot for watching and letting me know, appreciate it!

[@jag1870]

Dime trick is brilliant! For me, the culprit was the pedal. On two occasions I had noise on the left downstroke. I pulled off the cranks, degreased the spindle, crank arms and bolts. Cleaned the bottom bracket, grease the shite out of everything and reinstalled. Noise still there. Oiled the saddle rails…noise still there. Removed the pedals, cleaned and regressed…viola, that did the trick. On a previous time I replaced the pedals and that worked. Advice here was great though.

[@JimLangley1]

Thanks for watching and the great comment jag. SO happy to hear you figured out that it was your pedals and fixed your noise. Nice job! Thanks again 🙏

[@MattOckendon]

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.

[@JimLangley1]

Thanks Matt!! Appreciate you watching and sharing your experience with the saddle bag strap. That's a good one!

[@timothybrienesse7106]

Before seeing this, I swore my ticking was the bottom bracket, but gave this a try as a last resort before spending some real money on it. It worked like a charm! A huge thanks and I have of course subscribed.

[@JimLangley1]

You're most welcome and I'm happy to hear it worked for you Timothy! Thanks so much for letting me know and subscribing, really appreciate it!

[@coolcarlos73]

Found this video so helpful solved my clicking problem instantly

[@JimLangley1]

I'm happy to hear it fixed your clicking carlos, thanks a lot for watching and commenting.

[@rl5579]

You got me looking in the right area. I was about to dig in to the crankset and figured I'd try YT to see what remedies were available. I hit the seatpost and clamps with spray lube but that didn't cure the problem. I ended up pulling the post out and taking the seat off. I greased everything and put it back together and beautiful silence was the result. Thanks.

[@JimLangley1]

Thanks for watching and commenting. I'm happy to hear a little grease solved your noise, great job. 👍

[@meritabinaku4706]

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!!!

[@JimLangley1]

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!

[@thejolicious]

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

[@JimLangley1]

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!

[@JamesSmith-qs4hx]

Loved the dime trick.... I'd never of thought of that 🤣

[@JimLangley1]

Thanks a lot for watching and letting me know you liked that trick James, appreciate it! 🙏

[@ktmstardis6946]

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...!!

[@JimLangley1]

@@ktmstardis6946 happy to hear you were able to fix your noise, great job! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@downtoridemtb]

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!

[@JimLangley1]

You're very welcome! Thank you for watching and the awesome comment, happy to hear your bike is quiet again!

[@ffr3ak]

Wow it worked for my Giant gravel bike! I was losing my mind trying everything else except this. Thanks a lot!!!

[@JimLangley1]

You're very welcome Primoz, happy to hear it worked and that your Giant is quiet again, thanks for letting me know.

[@456fgh8]

Great suggestions and after checking out EVERYTHING my crank clicking noise was a loose lock nut on the sealed crank bearings

[@JimLangley1]

Thanks for watching and I'm happy to hear you found your noise and fixed it Greg, great job!👏

[@donlindamoore4934]

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.

[@JimLangley1]

Thanks for watching and letting me know it worked, appreciate it.

[@kurtk.4261]

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!!

[@JimLangley1]

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! 🙏

[@WW226]

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%😊

[@JimLangley1]

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.

[@MrPatto74]

Thanks, this actually worked, bike is quite new so i did not want to replace the bottom bracket

[@JimLangley1]

You’re welcome MrPatto, thanks for watching and letting me know it worked!

[@ingulari3977]

Thanks for the informative video. Lookimg forward to resolve my bike noises :)

[@zackymad1533]

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

[@planet3599]

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.

[@JimLangley1]

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! ❤

[@carlemmons5748]

Would have bet $1000 the noise was my pedals. Wow thanks! This worked!!

[@JimLangley1]

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!

[@harriethare2200]

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.

[@JimLangley1]

Thanks for watching, Harriet! This other bike noise video of mine might help you with your clicking: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXKZY4tndr2BbdU 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.

[@lewiseley5240]

Probably coming from the spokes

[@yishaithegift9953]

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.

[@kevinkap1349]

😂😂 Thanks

[@markdess4813]

@@JimLangley1

[@solidsneakie]

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!

[@JimLangley1]

I'm happy to hear that my tip helped you find and fix the noise solidsneakie, thanks for watching and letting me know!

[@PhillipBaird-i8j]

Dude! Thank you. This saved me alot of money and annoyance. Wish I found it earlier:)

[@JimLangley1]

You're very welcome, Phillip, happy to hear the tip helped you out. Appreciate you watching and the great comment, thank you!

[@TheBrownSys]

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]

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!

[@TheBrownSys]

​@@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.

[@JimLangley1]

@@TheBrownSys thanks so much for sharing your noise and how you fixed it, appreciate it!!

[@randischonning2855]

Omg it worked! Thank you Jim!

[@JimLangley1]

That's great to hear, Randi! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@MrDangeroz]

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.

[@JimLangley1]

My pleasure MrDangeroz! Thanks a lot for watching and letting me know you fixing your clicking noise, very happy to hear it 🙏

[@monkmchorning]

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.

[@JimLangley1]

@@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!

[@barrybarry5636]

finally back to silent cycling after at least 6 months, thanks so much!

[@JimLangley1]

You’re very welcome, Barry. Thanks a lot for watching and commenting!!

[@enkiduXo]

Omg thank you, that noise was driving me nuts!

[@JimLangley1]

My pleasure! Thank you for watching and commenting! 🙏

[@billwatkins276]

Bingo! Thank you! I was convinced it was in the crank hub or gears, but a simple adjustment of the seat height fixed it! Thanks again! (I have a lever-lock adjuster that already slips a bit, so I didn't add lube, just readjusted it.)

[@JimLangley1]

That's great to hear, Bill, thanks a lot for letting me know! Glad it fixed your noise. Appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@benc8386]

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.

[@JimLangley1]

“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.

[@JimLangley1]

“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.

[@MrFrateTrane]

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!

[@JimLangley1]

@@MrFrateTrane you’re very welcome MrFrateTrane, glad to hear it fixed your creak!

[@tommaclean3020]

Great tip. Works on a spin bike also. All sorted without dismantling the thing!!!

[@JimLangley1]

Thanks for watching and commenting, Tom. Great to hear it worked on your spin bike!!

[@srpskihayk]

My bike makes a similar noise. I will try this and hope it works. Thanks, Jim!

[@JimLangley1]

Thanks for watching and good luck with your noise!

[@Lord_Hendy]

Thank you! Rode my brand new bike 3 times totalling about 30 km before it started having an inconsistent loud click. I thought for sure it was coming from the front wheel. This video was exactly the fix needed!

[@JimLangley1]

Very happy to hear my tip helped you fix your click Jack! Thanks a lot for watching and commenting, appreciate it🙏

[@AndrewVanBeekOttawa]

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!

[@JimLangley1]

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. KZbin needs to do a better job pushing my vids out there I think 🤣Appreciate you watching and the success story, congrats!

[@AndrewVanBeekOttawa]

@@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.

[@JimLangley1]

@@AndrewVanBeekOttawa that's so true Andrew!

[@liamblunt5103]

This worked perfectly, thanks Jim!

[@JimLangley1]

Thanks for letting me know Liam, glad to hear it worked. Appreciate you watching and commenting! 🙏

[@shaunbonnar6837]

Thank you, I’ve suffered for years trying to find this annoying the clicking noise. Greasing bearings etc and it was the seat post all along.

[@JimLangley1]

Thanks for watching and the great comment, Shaun. I'm very happy to hear that this tip solved your clicking noise. Thanks for letting me know!

[@jeffster7]

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!

[@JimLangley1]

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 👍🙏❤

[@tefltoulouse]

@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!

[@JimLangley1]

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!🙏

[@bleckb]

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.

[@JimLangley1]

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!

[@bleckb]

@@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!

[@JimLangley1]

@@bleckb you’re very welcome! Yes! Bike noises will ruin a ride fast!

[@reidwagner1508]

I also think it could be in the seat rails. I’m checking that area too. thanks for the tip. It could be the seat post needs some special grease

[@JimLangley1]

You're very welcome Reid, hope you find the noise and fix it. If you have a carbon seatpost you want to use carbon paste like this: amzn.to/3PR5EVu For aluminum posts grease works fine and you should only need a light coating. Thanks for watching and commenting 🙏

[@baloney_sandwich]

good idea. I was really gonna go on a wild goose chase lubricating and tightening loosening every nut and bolt

[@JimLangley1]

Thanks for watching and commenting, hope this fix stops your noise!

[@radiocontrolled9181]

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.

[@JimLangley1]

Thanks a lot for watching and appreciate you sharing your tips radio, thank you!🙏

[@bikinglikebecker]

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

[@JimLangley1]

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 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXKZY4tndr2BbdU 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! 🙏👍

[@bikinglikebecker]

@@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"..

[@JimLangley1]

@@bikinglikebecker yes that's a good one - loose spokes can click. Thanks!

[@NiranjanManoj123]

Idk if this is a dumb question but I don’t have access to the spray can I just use bottle lube

[@JimLangley1]

Thanks for watching and the question. No it's not a dumb question, it's a good question. If you don't have spray lube, bottle (drip) lube will work too. Depending on how thick it is it will probably take a little longer for it to penetrate to whatever is causing the click or tick noise, but it should work once it does. Thanks again!

[@NiranjanManoj123]

@ oh ok thanks for the quick response

[@Сутьділа]

Дякуємо !

[@JimLangley1]

You’re very welcome. Thanks for watching and commenting 🙏

[@shuji0325]

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.

[@JimLangley1]

Thanks a lot for sharing your bike noise maker - that's a good one! Appreciate you watching and commenting, thank you!

[@MrDoccus]

For me, it was a click on left side when pedal was @ 2-3 o’clock. I replaced bottom bracket. No luck . I torqued pedals and chainring bolts…still click. I removed pedals, cleaned , and greased before retorquing……BINGO! No more click.

[@JimLangley1]

Thanks for watching and for sharing what your bike noise was and how you fixed it MrDoccus, great job!

[@T_One_Racing]

Great video and love the cameo of the Litespeed! Wonderful bikes they are. I'd like to add; had an annoying tick that was driving me crazy every time I pedaled hard. Turned out to be my Brooks saddle leather had loosed and the seat rails were flexing in the leather. Brooks has a screw that can tighten the saddle so all I did was tighten about half a turn and solved the problem.

[@JimLangley1]

Thanks a lot for watching T_One, glad you enjoyed the video and my beloved 1999 Litespeed Vortex - I agree on their wonderfulness 😊Thanks also for the awesome tip on the noise that old Brooks leather saddles can make and how to fix it - that'll surely help lots of riders out. Appreciate you sharing very much!

[@tomhenry3062]

Just worked a treat - thank you ❤

[@JimLangley1]

Happy to hear it Tom. Thanks for watching and letting me know, appreciate it! 🙏

[@Arkadyc]

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.

[@JimLangley1]

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!

[@lukebutler4825]

It worked! Thank you ! Legend

[@JimLangley1]

I'm happy to hear it worked, Luke. Thanks a lot for watching and commenting!

[@protozoan6829]

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!

[@JimLangley1]

@@protozoan6829 thanks a lot for watching and letting me know it fixed your noise protozoan!

[@joewickie2376]

I have found where the rails meet the saddle can also be a source of noise.

[@JimLangley1]

@@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!🙏

[@gmonteith]

I had a persistent tick that finally stopped when a bolt on my saddle finally broke. Won't ignore that sound again.

[@JimLangley1]

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!💯

[@ASMRTingledPink]

I will give this a try. But my noise is more of a loud clunking sound. I actually feel it in the pedal when I'm peddling. But it doesn't feel like it's the pedal. It seems more like it's coming from either bottom bracket or somewhere else. But it only makes that sound when riding, and not when it's on the stand and turning the pedals.

[@JimLangley1]

Thanks for watching, ASMR. Yes, my fix in this video is for a clicking or ticking noise when pedaling definitely not a clunk noise. You should check your bottom bracket to see if it has come loose in the frame - a common problem. You can check for this by standing next to your bike. Hold on to the crankarm closest to you (the pedals attach to the crankarms), and then while holding on to that first crankarm, reach through the frame and hold on to the other crankarm. Now holding both crankarms like this, push and pull on them to see if you can feel anything move sideways and make any noise like the clunk you hear. You don't yank on the crankarms, you just exert steady force in one direction (across the frame) and then in the other direction to simulate what happens when you pedal with one foot and then the other. If there is movement when you do that, it's probably coming from a loose bottom bracket and you'll want to tighten it, which should stop the clunk. Okay? Hope this helps you fix it.

[@ASMRTingledPink]

@@JimLangley1 thank you for responding. Yeah, I went and bought some spray lube and tried the suggestion in this video, but that didn't do it. I'll try and see if I can do what you're suggesting here. I have a single speed bike that has a kickstand that lifts the back tire up off the ground, so should I use the stand, or do it with the wheels on the ground?

[@ASMRTingledPink]

@@JimLangley1 update. I just tried what you suggested and I do think that's the problem. I have no idea how to take this apart to fix it, and I live in a small town in Thailand where no one seems to know bicycle repair. Do you have a video on how to do this on a single speed city bike?

[@JimLangley1]

@@ASMRTingledPink to know how to fix it, we need to know what type of bottom bracket you have. Here's a video on taking apart a one-piece crank and bottom bracket. These are common here in the USA and on some foreign single speed bikes. Take a look at the video and see if it looks like the crank you have on your bike. If it does, the instructions will help you fix it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqHPkKqiiad2bs0 If it doesn't look like your crank, if you can send me a photo of your crank to my email address at my full name at gmail, I will look at the photo and explain what you need to do to adjust the bottom bracket. It's usually not too difficult to tighten one. If it's worn out, it will be a bigger job to replace it. But, I can see if I can walk you through it once I know more - happy to help.

[@ASMRTingledPink]

@@JimLangley1 thank you so much! I'll watch the video and see what I can do. I hope I have the people tools. I appreciate your help!

[@53glowe]

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 👍

[@JimLangley1]

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.

[@themuxican]

Wish I would have read your comment 12 hours agi😂😠

[@DavidCohrs]

Yup. I thought my click was coming from somewhere in the area of the crank. I kept forgetting to investigate it until my seat started to creak. It had loosened up, I don’t think I had tightened it to the proper torque. I haven’t tried adding lube there, but I need to consider that. Thanks for the video

[@JimLangley1]

You're welcome, David, thanks for watching. I'm glad that tightening your seat solved your click. Good job!

[@watertubig4778]

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

[@JimLangley1]

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.

[@michaelviglianco6121]

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?

[@JimLangley1]

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.

[@michaelviglianco6121]

@@JimLangley1 I'm bringing them in to have tension checked. I wish I had the equipment

[@JimLangley1]

@@michaelviglianco6121 ​​⁠that’s a good idea Michael, that way you’ll know they’re good to go for the long haul.

[@michaelviglianco6121]

@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.

[@JimLangley1]

@@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!!

[@PhilippUnterreiner]

With carbon seatposts isn't there a risk of overtighning when lubricating the seatpost and / or the thread of the bolt?

[@JimLangley1]

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!

[@PhilippUnterreiner]

@@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...

[@JimLangley1]

@@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!

[@PhilippUnterreiner]

@@JimLangley1 Thank you for clarifying!

[@oldsquashmonkey]

From personal experience the clamps that hold the saddle rails can also be the problem 😀

[@JimLangley1]

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

[@ASHMANist]

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. 😊

[@JimLangley1]

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: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2rVp6SBn6-Nidk

[@freewoodencrosses]

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.

[@JimLangley1]

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!

[@harriot1019]

I have a creak that’s driving me insane. Taken the bb and pedals off several times, no luck. I was almost positive it was the bb, but yesterday while riding I thought it was coming from the headset fork area. I’m gonna try your trick and clean my thru axles. I hope I find the issue soon, before I loose my mind. It occurs while out the saddle. The bike is only two months old and I ride approximately 250 miles a week. (Specialized Allez Sprint Comp)

[@JimLangley1]

Thanks for watching and commenting, Harriot10! A noise that sounds like a creak instead of a click or tick - very different noises - might be coming from something else. Since your bike is so new I think it might be coming from the cable housings rubbing against each other or rubbing inside the frame (new housings are sometimes not perfectly routed on new bikes and sometimes the housings are a little too long). Try separating the housings so they can't touch each other (putting some cloth between them can work) to see if the noise goes away or changes. Where the housings can touch each other they can make creaking noises because as you even slightly turn the handlebars the housings slide against each other, and that might be it. Good luck! I'm happy to knock around other ideas so please let me know how it goes.

[@harriot1019]

@@JimLangley1 Thanks Jim! That’s more good information. I recently flipped my stem and that may have put pressure on the cables witch travel through the top of the headset. I’ll eventually run out of things to check and hopefully find my problem 🤞🏼

[@harriot1019]

@@JimLangley1 I finally figured it out yesterday. Replaced the BB, wasn’t it. Thanks, I appreciate your help. I think I may have resolved the creaking noise for now. I removed the stem, dropped the fork as much as I could w/o removing cables, cleaned, greased, and reassembled. No creak anymore. Does worry me a little to know how much of a pain it would be to do a bearing replacement on the headset though. I actually enjoyed my 40 mile ride today. Smooth as can be 😎

[@JimLangley1]

@@harriot1019 that's great news, thanks for letting me know and congrats! Yes, they haven't made it easy to work on headsets, but with some workarounds (cleaning the parts in place, for example), you do the best you can. And fortunately, the quality modern headsets do not require maintenance anywhere as often as the old designs. Thanks again!

[@rs_rogue]

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

[@JimLangley1]

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!

[@j4s0n67]

are the clicking sound always from the seat post collar? or at least is it one of the main reasons?

[@JimLangley1]

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.

[@VincentTamer]

This helped, thanks!

[@JimLangley1]

My pleasure Vincent. Glad to hear it helped! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@frankroper3274]

Mine is new and it makes the sound at the rear if the wheel is turning...pedaling or not! Bike rides fine.

[@JimLangley1]

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: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXKZY4tndr2BbdU

[@frankroper3274]

@@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!

[@JimLangley1]

@@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.

[@tiesamralfs]

Hi, does anyone know or can provide a link of the saddle at 6:24 . It looks great and I'd like to get one for myself!

[@JimLangley1]

Thanks for watching and asking about the saddle, ralfzz. It's a Specialized Mimic womens saddle. Here's a link: www.specialized.com/us/en/power-comp-with-mimic/p/159199?color=239696-159199

[@patoc2857]

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?

[@JimLangley1]

@@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.

[@allworkandnoplay76]

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.

[@JimLangley1]

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!

[@kernelfactory7839]

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.

[@JimLangley1]

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!

[@threeDeeBeginner]

thank you for the dime trick

[@JimLangley1]

You're welcome! Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@SFLfishingjj]

Hey I have a question I have a se bike 29” single speed when I peddle it clicks, i need help.

[@JimLangley1]

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.

[@SFLfishingjj]

@@JimLangley1 turn out it was the brake pads

[@JimLangley1]

@@SFLfishingjj good job figuring it out, congrats!

[@hott9053]

Had a cyclical click on a Jamis Cruiser (no speed) - lathered some spray lube in the hole in the bottom where the pedals connect to the bike. Ahhhh - smooth, quiet sailing [riding] from then on.... silence is better!

[@JimLangley1]

Thanks for watching and commenting, hot T! Glad you found and fixed your clicking noise and have a nice, quiet bike again. Good job! Since the lube made the click go away, it might be that that pedal is a little loose. You might want to take a wrench and make sure the pedal is good and tight. Just in case you don't know, the right side pedal (chain side) is regular thread so you turn it to the right to tighten it. But, the left side pedal (non chain side) is left-hand thread/reverse thread - so turn that one to the left to tighten it. I have a video all about pedals here if you need it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2rVp6SBn6-Nidk Thanks again!

[@hott9053]

@@JimLangley1 You are the best of the best, thank you! I actually JUST replaced both pedals thanks to your other video. I'm not sure spray lube is ideal for that small port in that "hub"? Any thoughts on proper grease for there? Cheers!

[@JimLangley1]

@@hott9053 thanks for the kind words! I'm glad you saw my other video on pedals. For grease you can use any multi purpose grease you have really. Grease is thicker so it lasts longer than a spray lube on the pedal and crank threads and will ensure that years from now you can still get the pedals off if needed. I use Park Tool's grease: amzn.to/3Ee3Ej4 - about $10 for a tube. Thanks again!!

[@stevebennett3587]

Great video, just had my chain, cassette, crankset/bottom and pedals replaced, but i have a light ticking noise when standing or sitting😱every part that was replaced was greased and torqued, its a aluminium 6061 grade frame, I cant see any cracks😏

[@JimLangley1]

Thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed the video Steve. Did you try the steps I show in the video to fix/quiet your ticking noise?

[@stevebennett3587]

@@JimLangley1 🤔thanks for the reply, i will try the other methods in your video😏but its the drivetrain for sure👍i will try the chainring bolts also, is the torque about 14-16NM🤔👍

[@JimLangley1]

@@stevebennett3587 if it's the chainring bolts, it might be because they need to be lubed. The interface between the ring(s), spider and bolts are all areas that can tick and tightening alone might not stop the noise. As for torque, about 9Nm for aluminum chainring bolts and about 12 Nm for steel bolts. If you don't want to take everything apart to lube in between all the parts you could try spray lube just as an experiment. If the spray lube on the bolts makes the tick go away, you've probably found the issue and if the tick stops you're set. You can just wipe off any excess spray lube. If the tick comes back you could take the parts apart and put some heavier lube like grease on everything. Good luck, hope you find it! 🤞

[@stevebennett3587]

@@JimLangley1 👍😉thank you

[@2strokenate448]

Thanks that work I was like $1000 bike and this is happening

[@JimLangley1]

You're very welcome! Thanks a lot for watching and letting me know it worked for you!

[@leojesposito7366]

Love the video. Thank you! Tried your suggestion and no luck unfortunately. Even road without the seat and seat post as others did and still no luck. Here’s what’s really interesting - I only experience the clicking when I’m applying a lot of torque, primarily when ascending and only while pedaling. No clicking at all when descending; even when pedaling. I’m going to try another wheelset, but any thoughts or suggestions is greatly appreciated. TY!

[@JimLangley1]

Thanks for watching, happy you enjoyed the video Leo. Since it only happens when you're climbing it could be coming from the wheels. Did you see my other video on wheel noises kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXKZY4tndr2BbdU I show in the video that a common one is a click from where spokes cross. A drop of oil on each cross (wipe off any excess) will usually stop the clicking. Also tightening the spokes but that's not as easy. If you change out your wheels and the noise goes away, that'll tell you it's the wheels making the noise. But change only one wheel out at a time so you know which wheel is making the noise. Good luck. Look forward to hearing what you find.

[@boztapp]

@@JimLangley1 I did and loved it. I tried three of the suggested tips: 1. Oil on the spokes, 2. Tape on the stem, and 3. Lube and grease on the skewer. However, my good friend is still hanging around. I will def try one wheel at a time and report back. Thank you for your quick response. Leo

[@leojesposito7366]

Just tried a dif set of wheels and the noise is still there. Ugh!

[@JimLangley1]

@@leojesposito7366 well at least it's not the wheels. When you tried my trick of lubing the seatbolt area, did you remove the seatpost collar from the frame and lube inside it (if it had a collar) and did you fully remove the seat binder bolt (that keeps the seatpost tight) and lube it up outside and inside (the threads male and female) and put it back in? Those bolts and collars are notorious noisemakers and sometimes you really have to get plenty of lube on them. They will still click when loose and even if you take the seat and post out. So that's the first thing I'd try. After that, if it still make noise, you'll at least know it's not that common issue. Try it and I can walk you through some other ideas if it doesn't work.

[@boztapp]

@@JimLangley1 I did do the above 100%. The bike is a full carbon Trek Emonda SLR. Seatpost, saddle, stem, bars, and wheels with Dura Ace 9000 groupset. Could it be an internal cable? I might have to ship this thing to you. Ha!. Additionally, I did have my local shop and the Trek store look at it and they were unable to solve the mystery. Hence me reaching out to you. TY!

[@enzochezter1164]

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!!

[@JimLangley1]

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.

[@nahimjustchillen_]

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

[@JimLangley1]

@@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.

[@Bikeops2021]

Nice one Jim, some good advice... 😎👍

[@JimLangley1]

Thanks, Graham, glad you enjoyed it. Thanks a lot for watching and commenting!

[@Junk65]

EXCELLENT VIDEO

[@JimLangley1]

My pleasure Junk! Thanks so much for watching and the great comment, appreciate it 🙏❤

[@ProCSRman]

I’ve got a single revolution click that almost sounds like a gritty grind. Only happens when I’m sitting on and riding though.

[@JimLangley1]

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!

[@ProCSRman]

@@JimLangley1 🙏 thanks.

[@portanova47]

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 😢

[@JimLangley1]

Thanks for watching and commenting. Do you only hear the noise when you pedal backwards?

[@portanova47]

@@JimLangley1 both forward n backwards

[@JimLangley1]

@@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.

[@portanova47]

@@JimLangley1 ty u so much!