Creaking Noise & OCD Arghhhh

[Steve A]

Just when i'm happy with my bike Haibike xduro allmtn 2016, it develops a creaking noise. Noise only happens when riding, but even when not pedaling it's still there, but not so much.

Can i find where it's coming from, no. Tried quiet country lanes bending low on bike to try and identify it to no avail. It doesn't matter what mode i'm in, but noise is slight quieter when descending, but still there. Grrrrrr

Decided to call in the bike mechanic as the OCD is playing havoc!!.

 

[soundwave]

check the main pivot bolt is not coming loose the one above the rear sus left hand side then the bottom one were the ses wheel is then the back 4 on the rear of the frame.

i had to lock tight all of mine as was not done when new thus why i have the cable ties

 

[fatwomble]

I can feel your pain, I end up constantly checking suspension linkages, bottom brackets, cranksets, peddles etc. to find the slightest noise. drives me mad!

I used to go mountain biking with my Sister once a week, she had the same squeak for about 2 years

 

[Steve A]

check the main pivot bolt is not coming loose the one above the rear sus left hand side then the bottom one were the ses wheel is then the back 4 on the rear of the frame.

i had to lock tight all of mine as was not done when new thus why i have the cable ties

Thanks i'll check that

 

[Steve A]

I'm even worse when driving the car!

 

[fatwomble]

I'm even worse when driving the car!

Drive a Lotus for a few Months, you either go made or become deaf to any creak or rattle.

 

[awol]

Noise only happens when riding.

If it creaks when not riding it, I would get a priest in.

 

[Mortlake]

When my Yamaha equipped Haibike was new I traced a creak to a loose chainring bolt, recently an identical noise reappeared and luckily I remembered that I had fitted a new saddle, tightening the saddle rail clamp cured the problem. It seems that the various tubes and stays always transmit noise to the BB area.

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[Tom Rae]

I had the same though not on a Haibike. As above, check all the suspension linkages inside and outside for tightness, only 11nm torque so be careful. Then squirt them liberally with GT85 or similar, it cured mine. It could also be the seatpost, saddle or clamp, all can creak. Very unlikely to be bearing failure at that age though it cannot be ruled out.
Good luck.
Tom

 

[Izzyekerslike]

I have the same bike and also got the dreaded creak I tightened the crank nuts and they only moved a fraction but problem solved.

 

[Steve A]

Thanks for info guys. Decided to go for the full service £60, 3 hrs and he stripped bike down, lubed all and put back. only bits not touched was motor / front fork (other than lube and reset).

Pleased to say no creak, so very happy. The guy who serviced bike said it may have been pedals, dropper, rear sis link...go knows

 

[soundwave]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190544876068?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

id order one as the one in the ses wheel dont last long and when it does start to go sounds like a bag of spanners in a washing machine

 

[flecc]

I can feel your pain, I end up constantly checking suspension linkages, bottom brackets, cranksets, peddles etc. to find the slightest noise. drives me mad!

The curse of electric motor silence. We never had to worry about bicycle squeaks and rattles with two strokes.

 

[Steve A]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190544876068?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

id order one as the one in the ses wheel dont last long and when it does start to go sounds like a bag of spanners in a washing machine

I ordered some last time as you told me it was a good idea, agreed

 

[soundwave]

you not changed them forks yet been some bargains on ebay for 34s.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fox-Float-34-Factory-FIT4-Shot-Suspension-Forks-650b-/371942697232?hash=item5699832910:g:iPsAAOSwrhBZDy9a

seems all the new DH bikes are going to 29er

 

[IR772]

seems all the new DH bikes are going to 29er

 

[soundwave]

if you want one then will be 8-10k and even then i doubt you could buy one till next year anyway.

 

[Steve A]

you not changed them forks yet been some bargains on ebay for 34s.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fox-Float-34-Factory-FIT4-Shot-Suspension-Forks-650b-/371942697232?hash=item5699832910:g:iPsAAOSwrhBZDy9a

seems all the new DH bikes are going to 29er

damn, i'll bid on those!!!!

 

[georgehenry]

I had a slight creak that was starting to get worse and really annoying on my sDuro yamaha.

After reading this thread I checked the tightness of the engine mounting bolts and the bolts that hold the chainring on.

The bolts for the motor were tight but the chainring ones would all take a quarter ish of a turn more without over tightening.

This morning on my ride to work all was blissful silence. Good tip lzzykerlike.