Clicking in Front Mech??

WilcoYHF

I'm hearing a fairly loud clicking noise when spinning the pedals and I'm wondering if anyone might know what it is?

Initially I thought it might be a damaged chain link but the period between clicks is quite irregular. Its not dirt either as I just washed the bike.

Hoping it's not the bottom bracket but I've a feeling thats what everyone will come back with!!

It doesnt seem to be causing any problem but its annoying the hell out of me.

It does seem to be more pronounced when putting more force into the down stroke, if that helps?

torydiver

WilcoYHF wrote: »

I'm hearing a fairly loud clicking noise when spinning the pedals and I'm wondering if anyone might know what it is?

Initially I thought it might be a damaged chain link but the period between clicks is quite irregular. Its not dirt either as I just washed the bike.

Hoping it's not the bottom bracket but I've a feeling thats what everyone will come back with!!

It doesnt seem to be causing any problem but its annoying the hell out of me.

It does seem to be more pronounced when putting more force into the down stroke, if that helps?

Could be any number of things but as you have suggested the bottom bracket could be the culprit..especially if you putting more pressure on the pedals....
Process of elimination.. bb, pedals, is everything tight on the bike etc

NeedMoreGears

Is there any movement when you try to rock the cranks inwards/outwards (i.e. perpindicular to the normal plane of rotation)? If yes either the cranks are loose or you have a BB problem.

I had something similar last year - the click occurred once per crank rotation on the right hand downstroke. The BB was knackered on that side. (I know that's not what you want to hear). i had the noise for a good while before the play became evident.

WilcoYHF

NeedMoreGears wrote: »

Is there any movement when you try to rock the cranks inwards/outwards (i.e. perpindicular to the normal plane of rotation)? If yes either the cranks are loose or you have a BB problem.

I had that problem with an old bike and yes it was the BB, but there's no movement in that direction. I was planning on giving it a good strip down and wash in the next few wks but wasn't planning on touching the BB.

I think I'll take off the front mech, chainrings and crankshafts, give them a wash, put them back on and see how they are. If that doesn't sort it it will probably be the BB.

Aln_S

Check your cleats. Might seem overly simple but it's a quick check and an easy win before pulling the bike to bits.

ZiabR

I think you need a new bike.

iamtony

Aln_S wrote: »

Check your cleats. Might seem overly simple but it's a quick check and an easy win before pulling the bike to bits.

Only checked mine the other day and they were loose and fixed a rattle!

WilcoYHF

I'll check the cleats, I only replaced them a couple of weeks back so could be the problem.