Identify Creaks & Noises On Your Mountain Bike | GMBN Tech How To

[@levingamm5956]

Best tip is to buy a really loud hub then you don‘t hear the noises

[@gmbntech]

😂

[@Pajaroloco_Trips]

I’ve done that with a Novatec hub

[@katietrotter9374]

no hub is loud when you pedal...

[@judefactura8898]

Levin Gamm absolutely I agree that will solve the problem hehe

[@IsakZer]

Katie Trotter right😂😂😂

[@joedean4400]

#askgmbntech What do we do if the creaking and groaning is coming from the rider?

[@davidpaolodatoy1472]

Are you not listening? Get the rider off the bike, clean him up and lube him. While doing this, check whether there is wear and tear already. If the wears too much, its time to replace the rider. 😁🤘

[@plk5520]

Lube your headset gear.

[@seven9766]

and dont forget to screw the rider to the correct torque setting... Wait what??

[@ryand5504]

@@seven9766 Why the confusion? Just torque their nuts to the correct setting. Fixes most issues,

[@alexnice9847]

My recent personal experience on my 6 months old carbon mtb: I had creakings when more pressure was exercised on the pedals, mostly on uphills. I supposed it came from the bottom bracket and based on this video I ordered grease (I still didn't receive). I cleaned my bike and while removing the rear axle I heard the creaking sound, so I had the idea to thightened it more. And it solved the creaking. What is surprising is that on my aluminium bike if I tighten hard the rear axle, there is a rubbing sound so I have to tighten it lightly, reason why I also tightened 'lightly' the axles of my carbon mtb. Thanks for your useful vids.

[@randomuser22]

Dude, thank you so much! I thought i was going crazy! I swapped the bb, was just about to strip down the entire linkage and replace the bearings. Just tightened the rear wheel, the sound stopped. Same experience with going from alloy to carbon. You can't imagine how much frustration and money you saved me!

[@RABassin]

lmao i know this is two years later but Thankyou!

[@b.s.adventures9421]

Great tips. Had a customers new bike that had a loud creak under hard braking. Chased it round and round, checking all the usual suspects. Headset. Bars. Stem. Brakes. Wheels. Etc. Ended up being where the steer tube press fit to the upper crown on the fork. Hadn’t seen that before. Manufacturer warranted it.

[@omaha919]

I found a nugget of gold!!! CREAKY SPOKE ADVISE 8:15 - 9:40 Thank you GMBN!!

[@rickydejong8628]

To sum up the video: You got a creak? Rebuild your complete bike!! 😂😂 Nice video Doddy!! Very helpful!!

[@gmbntech]

You should be able to isolate the noise with a few common sense checks. But if not then yes! This is literally everything that could be creaking...do it all until the creaking stops! On the plus side your bike will be in great shape afterwards 💪

[@ScottL-wj6jj]

@@gmbntech So just to clarify, I should put a little grease on the inside of the bar clamps? Wont that encourage the bars moving under heavy pressure?

[@willian.direction6740]

Thanks Doddy now where do i spray to stop my old body creaking. cheers Mate

[@gmbntech]

😂

[@richardpenman1936]

I finally found my creak! After changing bottom bracket, lubing pedals and suspension pivots with no luck...I disassembled my chainring and cranks. they were dry, gritty and a little loose. that did the trick

[@ethanpowell4341]

Dude, can you do a video on advantages and disadvantages on different suspension linkage types? Cheers

[@matoatlantis]

Thank you! :) I was servicing my free hub. When I was done there was this weird creak I was not able to pinpoint. It didn't show up on stand, only when I rode my bike. I disassembled everything, put in the axle only but the sound was still there.It was of course loose spoke. I got the idea from this video, I admit I was too focused on the hub this didn't cross my mind.

[@gtflyer]

Thankfully, due to Doddy's tech tips, my hardtail is Silent...Great video..

[@TK-zh5ck]

Thank you Doddy for all the good information I've now got something to work with although it seems like a hell of a lot but maybe I can finally end this creaking before I go nuts.

[@richardadcock4367]

I had a really bad creak from both wheels…turned out to be dirt stuck where the spokes rub together. A proper cleaning with special attention to the spokes fixed it.

[@mikieson]

so...basically completely take your bike apart..clean it thoroughly,use grease and thread lock..reassemble..:D

[@oozification]

I am ahving front wheel nosie on a brand new bike what might the reason ?

[@almaguer4892]

Brilliant

[@owenpreece4508]

Great video thanks for the tips

[@gmbntech]

Cheers Owen!

[@yspegel]

create a creak, ride behind a friend up to the point he does try to ride away from you because of the creak. Ask on the end if he liked the motivation training

[@patsplace3539]

I had a rattle for 3 years and finally found it, loose items in patch kit inside my rack bag. Though for sure it was in the drivetrain. I also discovered my rear swingers(chain stays) have a side to side wobble now and need a new frame bushing, or I need a new bike, it's a 1998 Manitou F/S with Bazooka rear shock and 18,000 miles.

[@chrisl.6158]

Thanks, Doddy! I love the Tech channel videos but this one is especially helpful to me now, since I do have a handle bar that's been creaking for quite some time now and I couldn't find out why. Gonna try your tips first thing tomorrow morning :-)

[@gmbntech]

Great to hear it's been useful Chris!

[@KurtisPape]

Easy way to fix disk brake, I accidentally wiped a whole load of grease on my disk rotor and only noticed it after the wheel had spun so it touch brake pads. How I fixed is I washed with water then wiped dry, then I coated the rotor in mineral terps and Road up and down the street holding the brakes down. Then washed everything off. My brakes felt like brand new

[@aidanmacdonnell244]

Kurtis thank you

[@KurtisPape]

@@aidanmacdonnell244 haha this was a long time ago, I did work but I think I would recommend a brake cleaner spray or Kerosene instead.

[@aidanmacdonnell244]

Kurtis ok thank you

[@mypandabear50344]

Seat post clamp is the first suspect usually if the creaks rhymes with your pedal cadence.

[@dosetti]

Youre right sir, creaking is infuriating! I just think its the saddle rails after all, have to check that, thanks.

[@patsplace3539]

Nice bike color for St Patricks day!

[@colinmp1]

My from disc rotor rings when tight cornering at speed. Is this centrifugal forces because the rotor is tight or could it be the brake mount? Thanks for any suggestions.

[@carternevill]

It could be your hubs flexing on bumps, causing your rotor to touch the pads

[@r2ecko]

Doddy here is a top tip, use acetone to remove silicone from disc rotors.

[@nickwatkins5227]

Great video Doddy I know what you mean annoying I recently discovered a creak somewhere so I'll try some of your tips , don't know that I'll be stripping my bike down don't really have the right tools anyway HAPPY DAYS .

[@gmbntech]

Fair enough Nick! Definitely try to isolate the sound first before you start stripping everything down to fend the offending part!

[@gibbykirwan7788]

Great timing. My seat started creaking like made on today's ride 👌

[@gmbntech]

Great! Hopefully you found the culprit nice and fast!

[@Boz500]

Nice work Doddy. Hair is on point also.

[@Robbie7441]

Another great video doddy 🖒👍🖒👍 I just wanted to ask you about my new bike that I picked up today 😁it's a Scott 930 29er I wanted to ask you about upgrading any gear on the bike or should I leave well alone?

[@Erafune]

Nice, man, I ride Scott Scale 70 2011. You'll have to specify what product line you bought as well. Scott bikes have several different product lines: Aspect, Scale, Spark, Genius. Every type have many versions with it's own number: 980-910, 780-710. 9xx means it's 29inch wheels. 7xx means 27,5 inch wheels. Aspect is Scott's lowest-end line. Scale is one step up. I say ride for one year and see if you feel like you're missing anything. Most likely you won't. Upgrading gear is expensive so only do when something breaks. Only thing you should worry about is the saddle which is probably a stiff uncomfortable one. Get a comfortable one. Don't ride other people's more expensive bikes, cause you'll compare and suddenly feel like you need this thing you didn't even know about before. I now want air shocks and Rapidfire gear shifters. T_T In 2018, Scott Aspect 910 and Scott Scale 970 would fit my criteria.

[@rupedog]

Cheers Doddy...nice vid...I have a drive train creak/noise but only once bike gets wet/muddy...everyone inc manf of drive trains tech mgr is stumped! New cassette, chain, chainring, derailleur, hanger...no joy. everything greased, carbon pasted and torqued right..many times. Tried different rear wheel and pedals too...no different. Its only when bikes wet, only pedalling high torque (up hill gears 2-6), does it standing or sitting. A total doozy...started at windhill 6months ago and no fix yet...ideas? Its a top end drive train too...so not cheap...desperate!

[@kalinmir]

So I had a creak "coming" from the bottom bracket area and what it was was that i slightly banged a nut on the rear axle and the creak was coming from the axle parts rotating against the frame (?) under pull from the paddles...retightened it and it was fine

[@wtfeatapples]

my Santa Cruz v10cc has a creak somewhere around the bb. everything is pretty tight. its pretty new and so annoying

[@samd1858]

When I brake with my weight on my bike (back brake), my bike makes a horrible noise and kind of vibrates. Do you or someone else know what the problem might be. Btw I’m loving the vids :D

[@manuelluis5456]

Sam D put alcool 97° from phamacy on the rotors and pads with a a tooth brushes !.

[@olegpetelevitch4443]

Krush bike polish on a rag wipe spokes at the cross ! After I wash the bike and rims spray on rag only !

[@mtbjr.408]

Thanks dod, could you please make a vid on how to true a disc

[@uuryzc8872]

Hey mates, i have some creaking problem, rather than ''bad acord guitar string sound'' kinda... Using Shimano 12 speed groupset (XTR&XT mixed) it only happens on low gears and under hard steep hills climbing. 33-39-45-51 tooths area kind of. -i have checked bottom bracket and crank arm area with pedals. Nothing wrong there, cleaned and greased -checked my chain, i have XTR and XT chain (XT brand new) put XT one, chain size also correct -checked casette torque tightened it correct -cleaned micro spline body, put bit of grease and installed casette again (yes casette spacers in correct places, including that small plastic one behind 51t sprocket -checked freehub body and bearing, cleaned and light greased (which is free hub sound almost gone now...) -put new XTR&Dura-ACE polymer gear cable, adjusted gears correct with B Screw and high&low screws all correct. i am thinking the sound coming from my wheel spokes ? sounds like it ? or something wrong with that micro spline body ? Sound is really like wheel spokes sound, since when i check wheel spokes with my hand, if there any lose, there is not any loose and my wheel is true but you know the guitar string accord sound like, when you check them by hand with bit of force. (Bontrager Kovee Pro carbon wheelset) Any thoughts ? Best regards

[@robertkatzenmeier6]

hello from luxembourg, thanks for your tips,but are you really greasing the bolts? i‘m coming from motocross and there it is nearly FORBIDDEN to grease any bolts...

[@th_js]

Great video Doddy!! 😀

[@gmbntech]

Cheers Tomi!

[@johnbeedham3010]

I had a creak that was very hard to locate and after many hours of pulling apart, lubing, tearing my hair out and swearing I discovered the creak was caused by a hairline crack in a chain ring bolt on my SRAM XX crankset...the bolt torqued up properly so the creak got missed....converted to 1x and the creak disappeared...inspection of the female part of one of the chain ring bolts under magnification revealed the tiniest crack in the alloy chain ring bolt! AAAAAHHHHH!

[@rupedog]

John Beedham hi, did it occur only when wet? My eagle creaks/noisy once wet/muddy...new cassette, chain, chain ring, hub, bb...only bit left is crank but that Looks ok to naked eye....

[@mirceatanase1351]

#askgmbntech When i pull up my handlebars on a drop it is a strange sound.I think it comes from the fork but i'm not sure.

[@Cowicide]

I had horrible creaking sounds coming from the rear of my bike. I watched this video and realized it may be just my spokes with grit and grime making the sound. I squeezed on my spokes to see if any were loose and sure enough the same creaking sound emitted from some of them. I washed my bike and even without adding lube, silicone, etc. to anywhere on my bike the creaking is gone on my test ride - and, on top of that my gears were shifting smoother and quieter and, again, all before I lubed up the bike afterwards. I guess I'm just going to have to wash my bike more often like a good little boy.

[@TypicalGuy84]

Wonder if you could use graphite to quite noisy spokes? They use it for CO2 cars axle lubrication

[@jaysonferreras118]

is this possible in 2X set-up chain ring? my bike has a newly installed bottom bracket, headset, hubs were repacked and pedals were checked and seat post. need your expert advise

[@RaresWu]

On my first HT MTB, being a rookie to the domain, I left the spokes reflectors on the wheels. At some point, my bike developed a creaky noise and my mechanic could not tell what it was. Removing the reflectors solved the problem. Well, what do you know? :)))

[@deant6627]

Hi Doddy, is it ok to use a high quality lithium based marine bearing grease for parts of a mtb bike that require Grease?

[@seven9766]

I would use it. Nowhere near the brakes ofc, but anywhere else, sure

[@luciandinu1466]

Desperate for advice here, my bike has a creak coming from the back side of the bike as fsr as I can tell, only when running on lower gears (higher cogs), seated or not seated, going straight or wile I move side to side, no difference, same issue. It's a Commencal Meta Power EBike. Ive tightened all the bolts but still creaks! Any suggestions please!

[@oscarcobbe9247]

Lucian Dinu check the derailleur hanger / linkage

[@luciandinu1466]

Oscar Cobbe it’s something like this (see vid), not sure what’s wrong yet, I need to pull it out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGekp6GnbK13isU It all started after I’ve installed on the bike new rear tyre tubeless which was defective, warranty approved as defective tyre but I went put for two sessions before I’ve noticed the extreme wheel wobble that also induced this creak.

[@remonlazar8629]

Very helpful thanks bor 👍🏻

[@adamsapple8905]

So when I start going too fast on my mountain bike my chain kind of droops down and makes a buzzing noise whenever I stop pedaling. I need help

[@friedi506]

Do bicycles come fully assembled

[@pocopal]

true..a creaky squeaky ruins my ride...had to lube the headset...thanks for the vid

[@clmfilms8103]

My spokes always make a pinging noise. 8:39 When I got my first mountain bike a year ago (a hardtail) the it started to make pinging noises coming from the wheels and it took me forever to figure out that it was the spokes causing the noise. Now, about a week ago I got my first full suspension and the spokes are pinging on it as well. I can't take it in to the bike shop that I bought it at for a free tune up because I had to drive a few hours away to pick up my new bike due to the bike shortage. How can I stop the pinging/tighten the spokes myself? Thanks

[@challengeusmtb954]

Hi doddy I've got a problem. When I pull my front brake. It makes a loud cracking noise. Not Creek a crack.ive swaped brakes over and disk made no difference. I have rockshox judys sliver boost which are new with a new mavic crossride 110mm front wheel. It felt like it was coming from the caliper but it's not i tried two different brakes .any idears 👍

[@sebastianenqvist888]

Hey i need help, so first off my handle bar make like a click sound whenever i pull or steer it like clicks and move a little bit and I need help with that, second thing is that i hear a sound some where at my chain or my pedals and I dont know what it is, third thing is that i also hear a sound some where at my front wheel when i turn or just go forward sometimes andit goes like grrr.. Grrr Hard To explain but if You might know what it is please help me

[@andreismadea2580]

hi! witch bike do you think is more capable like an enduro weapon? the mondraker dune carbon xr or the pivot firebird?

[@gmbntech]

I don't think either of those are 'un-capable' of anything

[@andreismadea2580]

thanks for your reply

[@dirtrats-m5717]

Cool Video !

[@ericjonpo]

#AskGMBNTech I am deeply thankful for this segment. It helps us with the nerd stuff indeed. I have a question: Is it ok to convert an AM bike to do enduro by swapping a long travel fork (from 140 to 170), or will it harm the frame?

[@gmbntech]

It won't harm the frame but it will affect the feeling of the bike. So the front end will be higher, as will the BB, so it might not feel as nice to pedal an might feel a bit unbalanced in the rough stuff

[@ralphsemz]

hi brusko admin

[@not.stephaaaan8205]

Thx a lot gmbn😊

[@lima188]

Hey Doddy, Just got myself a Mega 275 Alu. Notice a slightly knock on headset The headset is tight. I rock the bike back and forward holding front brake and I don’t get the noise but when riding and pressuring the handlebar it makes the noise. I took the headset apart and the only thing I can think is that split washer on that goes after the top washer. It does not go all he way down. I tried force it and it is still not going. Give me some ideais please. Cheers

[@RitabrataPatra]

Suggestion! Please up the volume a bit ! Very difficult to follow!

[@SoilworkZA01]

GT85 or PTFE spray much better than silicone spray at not attracting dust

[@marcushesketh5822]

This video came at a perfect time for me. I am experiencing ‘ghost pedalling’ but only on 3 of the spline things. When those 3 spin round they engage and the pedals spin when they should be free wheeling. Any suggestions?

[@odysseyjzx]

I would try taking the freewheel mechanism apart and replacing the lube in it. The oil might be causing the pawls to engage

[@gmbntech]

Sound advice from josh, although we'd suggest that it's small 'chunks' of grease or dirt that are causing it to engage...it only needs a very light brush of grease if you're using thicker stuff!

[@marcushesketh5822]

GMBN Tech thanks very much for the advice

[@marcushesketh5822]

Josh Turner cheers for the advice

[@AngelsRapture]

I had an annoying creak from seat posts on both my 29er and Fatbike. Just took lowering the seat post half a cm and it was gone. Go figure. Still have not explained that.

[@TheBikeRoom]

I upgraded to GX Eagle and thought the cranks would go into the PF BB. Creaking like mad .Wrong B.B. Need the GXP BB.

[@antoniostefangabriel9829]

I have a problem with my bike. When i turn to the left, the fork and the wheel start to vibrate but when i go straight or turn to the right it doesn´t happend, what could be the problem?

[@chedplug106]

antonio stefan gabriel loose bearings

[@jacklane3087]

antonio stefan gabriel loose wheel so disc is rubbing

[@antoniostefangabriel9829]

the wheel it´s tight and the dics doesn´t touch the pads

[@chedplug106]

The bearings inside the wheel not the wheel itself

[@HarryL2020]

Definitely sounds like a wheel problem, my guess it that when you turn left the actual hub moves and rubs.

[@u2bah]

I also have an annoying creak while pedalling under pressure. Almost sure it is the internal cabling from my dropper post. Does the internal part really need an inner and outer cable or can you take only an inner for the internal part?

[@gmbntech]

Internal's for a dropper post should have a full length of outer covering the inner yes

[@jakeE46.325i]

on my hardtail the front is coil sprung but makes a lot of noise but i am looking the get a air sprung front fork

[@handsome_potato]

very helpful

[@jacklane3087]

Hey doddy my old bike whines at the front I think it’s the bottom bracket any idea

[@ChazC1]

I just got a new hardtail, and when I heavy brake or go off drops, the front brake pads (Shimano deore brakes) the pads shift back in the caliper and it makes an awful click sound. When I go off of drops they slide forward and hit the front of the caliper. Any fixes? Everyone says it is normal but it is incredibly annoying and disconcerting.

[@ΚωνσταντίνοςΜιχαλισλής]

Same, I dont think you can fix it, it is normal

[@fabianw8661]

my front wheel clatters for some reason, I really dont know why

[@reigningblood9616]

Front of my bike making weird grinding noise.... Noticeably more when turning right?

[@theweirdoiscool]

After checking I found that the rear frame pivot bearing failed on my mtb.

[@handsome_potato]

what if you just shake your wheel and it makes noise but if u turn heavily and doesn't also when you move fast its makes small noises

[@j.garcia6535]

Can I use carbon grease on non carbon parts??

[@flex6564]

Can you guys help me pls? When Im in the bike it is creaking. I put pressure or not it is creaking but, most of the vibration I feel it on my feet. But when Im testing my pedals with me not riding my mtb its not creaking. I clean my seat post but it is still there. It creaks even though Im not pedaling (but Im riding) I test my cranksets but there is no play on it. I go to my technicians and they just dont know what it is.

[@georgedorrington9953]

I have creeks and groans coming from my head tube can any one offer some advice please?!

[@kobortamas7163]

Is it okay to use silicon spray on the stanchions?

[@gmbntech]

Sure, wipe it with a clean, lint free rag after though or it will just attract dust...and be careful not to spray any onto any braking surface whilst spraying.

[@handsome_potato]

I subbed you very cool thx for tips

[@dhrider4574]

#askGmbntech what happen if the chain has n little bit of rust must you replace the whole chain or not?

[@slimelord314]

I had a horrible vibration/noise when putting down a lot of power (especially on climbs). Turned out to be a broken axle. Literally split in half

[@th_js]

How did it stay in place?

[@singletracksender6532]

#askgmbntech what if it’s ticking when u put load

[@bigarnd]

Up the creak without a Doddy.

[@tylergentry8079]

I chased a creak on my bike for about a year and it ended up being the stupid chainring bolts. Should have checked them first, but after taking them off, cleaning, regreasing, and reassembling, no creaks. Moral of the story, always check chainring bolts for drivetrain creaks!

[@dakota2410]

when i make quick turn i hear like a metal *cling* it’s pissing me off cuz idk where it is

[@leomaggi2989]

#askgmbn What bike should I get for under 1600€?

[@debianowns4393]

Get an entry level YT, they are the best value bikes around now and some of the best looking too.

[@jackmcgregor6466]

Vitus escarpe

[@th_js]

Yt doesn't have mountain bikes under 2300e so I would recommend either a entry level full sus from canyon or a really nice hardtail

[@odysseyjzx]

I'd get a Raleigh Tokul 3, then buy a dropper post and nice pedals. Best bike you can get for that much money!

[@rickmartin976]

Raleigh stopped making mountain bikes and the Tokuls are all sold out. I got the last one.

[@noahhardwayguitarvids4179]

#askgmbntech My rear hub keeps making a loud pinging noise separate from the regular clicking noise

[@theterrifictrio5514]

The watch time on these videos must be insane

[@willshawyer7280]

The only noise I want to hear on the bike is the hub

[@mortonfrankfire5400]

Top tips!

[@grahamkeen1279]

My Charge Spoon saddle creaks terribly.... Took a while to realise that it was the.saddle.

[@treimar]

Honestly at this point I think my frame is creaking. I can make creak if I violently shake it side to side. Metallic click.

[@hamzza_k3958]

When i turn my bars i hear like a door creaking noise someone help

[@aidanmacdonnell244]

Hamzza_K yo I hear that too have you done any trail riding or cat walks?

[@lukeduke3596]

Same

[@juanjoseamador7614]

Great bike , rides smooth kzbin.infoUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L I added a bigger spring loaded seat to it . Takes a bit of adjusting cables to get brakes and shifting to perfect . I've owned quite a few bikes in the past that were absolutely uncomfortable to ride and they always ended up as garage wall decor . I'm not seeing that with this one. It's pretty light I've only ridden it a few miles but I like it . As for the pedals falling off in the other reviews , the pedal arms are aluminum along with the pedal studs look to be also . I would not overtighten them. I can see it would be very easy to overtighten them and strip the threads right off . All in all I think it's pretty good quality besides the aluminum pedal thing .

[@Tripl3blue]

0:48 iDENTIFY #justsayin :)

[@stefanmillard3163]

7:31 theres a drip of water going down the front fork...

[@JMJC1]

Indentify

[@Hawlkeye-e9p]

Anything freaks, tear the whole bike down, clean, grease and re assemble. Win!!!!!

[@Hawlkeye-e9p]

It's always with out exception the fork crown and we all know it. Lmfao spit on it keep riding lol

[@nexy5139]

#askgmbntech for me the creak is coming from my fork inside headtube

[@skyshow5192]

#askgnbntech

[@chiprobertson3094]

I thought it was my bones creaking