Nick Garland Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 Hi there. Hve a strage creeking coming from the front of my bike. At first thought it was Avid clicking. Then though forks snapped etc and its not. We cant work out what it is thats wrong. Ive eliminated: Cracked Forks (cant see anything taken them out and looked, no cracks visible on outside of steerer, could be under crown race but tats last resort) Not king headset thats fine Not avid clicking All bolts are done up tight. Basically when I push down on the bars it creaks at me. I have carbon fibre bars but I didnt they carbon creaked, eeek! Anyone got any ideas. I remember there was a post about noises before and to eliminate things one by one. Theres not a lot left to eliminate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caleb Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 Cracked stem possibly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Nick Riviera Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 stem/handlebar contact point ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Arnold Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 grease usually gets rid of clicks <_< wack a load of grease in your headset, bet the sorts it out! Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 stem/handlebar contact point ? ← Usually, strip the bars from the stem, lightly grease the contact points and all the bolts and reassemble, should stop the creaking. Otherwise i suppose its possible that the aluminium liner to the bars has seperated from the carbon (assuming they are aluminium wrapped bars like most carbon trials bars). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Garland Posted June 2, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 (edited) They are Pazzaz ones and as far as Im aware they have small amounts of alu, at ends and the bulge area. I'll go grease that area. As for putting grease into a sealed bearing headset <_< no thanks. Its about a year old, might need a service but I doubt it. Unless you meant re-grease the bearings and not just slap it in. EDIT : Not a cracked stem forgot to mention checked that too. Edited June 2, 2005 by Team War Rider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartridge Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 Very unlikely to be the bar/stem interface. The lacquer on the bars acts as a 'lubricant' Try this: - Whip your stem off - Clean the inside of the stem clamp, and the steerer tube - Lightly grease the steerer (where the stem clamps to it) - Re-fit. If that doesn't work... do you have Echo Urbans forks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScotchDave Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 Nah, pazzaz are alu cored with carbon wrapping all the way through. <_< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Garland Posted June 2, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 Yea Adam I do have Urbans. Im feeling worried now. Ive checked the disc mount and cant see a crack. I'll go try greasing the steam idea now. Should I use heavy grease or a light lubricant? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartridge Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 Heavy grease will do nicely. As for the forks - the steerer, where it goes into the crown, can get a bit dry sometimes - so, all you need to do is knock the crown race off, and drop some light oil down between the steerer and crown. That'll stop your creak <_< (mine used to do the same thing, and was cured like this :)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colly Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 spray wd 40 on the stem bolts then, on the steerer bolts, press after each spray so you can eliminate the problem also as a daft idea take your front squewer out and grease it it most likely not that but for 5 mins its worth takin it out <_< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrishayton Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 Heavy grease will do nicely. As for the forks - the steerer, where it goes into the crown, can get a bit dry sometimes - so, all you need to do is knock the crown race off, and drop some light oil down between the steerer and crown. That'll stop your creak <_< (mine used to do the same thing, and was cured like this :P) ← Gonna give that a try myself as my front end creaks too. im so scared my urbans are going to snap, ah well if they do they do :)" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonno Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 could it be your headtube thats flared? my base used to creak at the front end and it was a slightly flared headtube Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Garland Posted June 2, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 Frames like 3/4 weeks old if its flared already then oh dear. I think greasing the forks and stem like Adam said seems to have worked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punkrider Posted June 3, 2005 Report Share Posted June 3, 2005 I had this same problemo, i took the crown race of, and put loads of grease under it, re fitted everything, no more creaking :) Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Drewery Posted June 3, 2005 Report Share Posted June 3, 2005 If you havent sorted it yet, it really is worth taking the time to grease your headset, especially if you have a king one. It should stop any noises and make it last longer as well as making sure that it runs smooth. Whilst youre doing that you can check your forks too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex.loves.boys Posted June 3, 2005 Report Share Posted June 3, 2005 right undo your stem bolts and make sure there all done up with an even amount of space between the the clamp and stem stem also dont do them up to tight , just tight enough. I had creaking from the front end , i checked everything , headset , wheel e.t.c did that and it stoped so just give it a go! also clean the bolts of with the kitchen roll , loo paper or whatever. hope ive helped :) mini man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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