Creaky Chainring "Pop!" "Click"

I have a creaky bike, well more like a popping and clicking bike. I show how I fixed the issue.

[@puipui2419]

I just bought a bike a month ago and i was so worried abt this sound this video has relieved me from the streessssss i thought my frame is cracked 😭😭😭

[@MongoDan]

Glad I could help! It is never a bad idea to make sure you track down and correct any click or tick you hear. I have personally cracked a few frames and the sound is the same, though no need to worry is you do solve what is making the noise. Sometimes it can be really helpful to have a friend help to listen and pin point the noise.

[@energ8t]

I find the easiest way to remove cranks is to flip the bike over. Much better leverage and hand space.

[@MongoDan]

That can offer better access, but doing so can scratch the other parts of the bike. That is the main reason I leave the bike rubber side down.

[@anerdwitdacamera204]

Great video for me investigating into why my bike is clicking

[@MongoDan]

Thanks for watching! Subscribe as I will have many more videos like this in the future. I have been light on videos the last few months do to moving.

[@coreymtb]

Good video!

[@MongoDan]

Thanks for the view!

[@ethantang6282]

Hello from a SC owner here in Guangzhou

[@MongoDan]

Nice! I have since moved out to the area :(. I do miss the road riding there! Just wish they has more mountain biking.

[@ethantang6282]

@@MongoDan Yea I've been mtbing since 2011 and there was never enough places

[@MongoDan]

@@ethantang6282 it is really too bad considering the mountains just north of the city would be amazing for mountain biking. The dirt there is good 👍

[@MultiGofree]

I recently got an emtb, and the crank area began to click every pedal, I changed both the crank arm bolts and it reduced the clicking sound siganificently... I tried to pull the crank arms to opposite direction and there's still some give comparing to my road bike which is no give whatsoever... I only bought the bike for a month, is it normal to have a little bit give? Thanks!

[@MongoDan]

I dont know what bike you have, but if cranks bolts loosen it can cause damage to the crank and the issue will never fully go away, keep the crank bolts tightened to the specs. For the cranks having more give, that is possible, I have had a few cranks in the past that are certainly much more flexy than others. The Easton EC90s and Raceface Next SL G5's both felt like wet noodles compared to my other cranks I have ridden and currently own. I normally find Sram and Shimano cranks to be the best, but Raceface alloy cranks are solid as well.

[@mohamedkhaled2850]

Thanks alot, what is the purple part holding the chain ? Is it useful ?

[@MongoDan]

That is a one up chain guide, it helps keep the chain on the ring in really rough stuff. I actually have a video on my channel that goes into how to install one.

[@jdubdoubleu]

Any kind of grease will work or do I need a specific bike grease?

[@MongoDan]

I'm a fan of either Bel-Ray blue marine grease or Finish line Teflon grease. A tub of either will last basically a life time unless you are in a shop. The Teflon grease stays put a bit better but the marine grease is super cheap for the size and is totally water proof. Anything else you would like to see in the channel?

[@jdubdoubleu]

@Pedal Repair yeah. A video on, why not to buy bikes from Walmart. Lol

[@MongoDan]

@@jdubdoubleu it is was anywhere near a Walmart I might (wrong continental currently) but I try not to discredit any bike what what it actually is. I used to work on Walmart bikes all the time and they are ok for basic transportation. Most of their issues stem from poor assembly.

[@PanyingPilot]

Was the click once per revolution or more? Tks.

[@MongoDan]

Pretty much one click per revolution like in the video, but it was rhythmic with a click twice per revolution as well under certain conditions.

[@PanyingPilot]

@@MongoDan Tks, Glenn

[@MongoDan]

@@PanyingPilot no problem. One thing I will add is that finding the creaks and clicks can be a real challenge on bikes due to how parts in the same area often make the same types of noises as well as how sound travels through a bike frame. Sometimes it can be helpful to have someone ride next to your bike and listen as it can be more telling than you trying to listen for the same noise.

[@PanyingPilot]

@@MongoDan Dan, again, thanks. My wife could ride along side with her bike and we might get closer to the problem...and solution.

[@MongoDan]

Good plan!

[@johnbutler2231]

Can you add crank rings to a new to you bicycle?

[@MongoDan]

It depends on the crank

[@danmccabe2004]

Does the chain guide not just lift up , most do.

[@MongoDan]

Yeah, you can lift it up or flip up the outside part of the guide. If this was a crank that has the spindle attached to the drive side I would have needed to do that.

[@keiran93]

After seeing this I may have finally found the problem with my bike

[@MongoDan]

I am glad this video can help! Let me know if you have any other video ideas and I will see if I can make video about them. Subscribe to see the other videos I have in the works.

[@fren0626]

very informative thanks for this tips! #mountainbaker

[@MongoDan]

Glad my content can help! While I don't release on a regular schedule I will definitely post more maintenance related videos. Subscribe so you don't miss any.

[@aboutiq]

I got my new mtb yesterday and I had the same sound problem after 20 minutes of riding it. But I can feel the sound from the rear 9speed cassette when I push the pedals. Can I send you somewhere the video that shows the sound? Thank you in advance!

[@MongoDan]

Upload the video to KZbin and reply with the link here. I will check it out and let you know what I think it could be.

[@aboutiq]

@@MongoDan kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKm2aWRrqKuGsMksi=nwzMHGFB2jMm3rSA

[@user-lc7eu9ny8d]

I am taking my back to Halfords because i have cot a niss on my bike

[@harriethare9266]

Bikes can be an absolute pain in the ass sometimes😂

[@MongoDan]

They certainly can be.

[@spacekittenasmr7595]

mine makes squcking sound after driving aroun 1 km why could it be?

[@MongoDan]

It's probably either the seatpost or bottom bracket that needs to be removed and cleaned. Unfortunately, sometimes it's just a guessing game, but cleaning the right part will almost always fix the issue.

[@heavenlysedated4906]

Why am I scared of doing this myself. Looks easy but I might manage to make it worse, aargh! 😆

[@MongoDan]

Which cranks do you have? Most cranks are not at all difficult to remove or install. The only issue people run into is that it's normally the tightest fasteners on the bike.

[@mjkbj1234]

Should always wear a helmet when you ride your bike!

[@MongoDan]

Yes, this is something that I very much abide by. In this video it was just a quite ride on a local sidewalk to demonstrate the issue.

[@yesmate78]

No you don't

[@hisir750l1]

I can see you're not a bike mechanic much

[@MongoDan]

I was a bike mechanic for 12 years. I am trying to break things down for people that are not and don't have experience.

[@patrickhoyle8357]

COULDN'T STAND TO LISTEN DUE TO ANNOYING STUPID BACKGROUND NOISE, otherwise thanks for video

[@MongoDan]

Thanks for the feedback, I have been trying to improve all aspects of my videos (with mixed results haha)