Why is my bike creaking?

Despite popular sentiment it is almost NEVER the bottom bracket...

1) Check the tightness of the handlebars in the stem. Loosen, then retighten the bars evenly.

2) Check the tightness of the stem. Remove the top cap (if a threadless steerer) and loosen the stem enough to remove it. Wipe a bit of grease inside the stem (use assembly compound if carbon fiber post or frame) then reinstall the stem, tightening to recommended torque, usually 5 to 8 Nm. Note that if you have a carbon fiber frame or fork a torque wrench is essential for proper maintenance.

3) Check tightness of saddle on the seat post. Loosen, then retighten the bolt to torgue spec.

4) Remove the seatpost from the frame. Wipe some grease inside the frame (use assembly compound if carbon fiber post or frame), reinstall, and torque to correct specs.

Noise travels in bikes so it always sound like it's in the bottom bracket. Like I said before, it usually isn't.

Most likely the bottom bracket needs to be snugged up to the proper torque. (22ft lbs if memory serves). You'll need a crank puller and a bottom bracket tool. Neither is expensive.

If that doesn't do it, you may need a new bottom bracket cartridge. The bearings don't live forever, sadly. Expense depends on your tastes. Last time I replaced one on my daily driver, I think it was something like $25, but a high-zoot unobtainium model could run into the hundreds.

Its also possible that you've got a problem in the pedals or elsewhere in the drivetrain, or even a cracked frame, but the line in Vegas says bottom bracket.

Edit: As usual, Bikeworks has some good thoughts. Although he's in the industry and knows his S__t, my personal experiences with my bikes and my son's still say check the torque on the bottom bracket. Especially if its a new bike, that tends to develop a little play in the first few hundred miles.

It could be several things.. pedals, bottom bracket, or the frame could be the source of the creaking. Unfortunately, you might need to remove some parts. Start with the pedals (since it is the easiest to check and remove). Remove it, clean the threads of both pedals and crank arm with a clean rag, apply some grease on the threads, then put them back on, making sure its tighten properly.

maximum in all danger the bottom bracket needs to be snugged as a lot because the right torque. (22ft lbs if memory serves). you'd be needing a crank puller and a bottom bracket device. neither is intense priced. If that doesn't do it, you would possibly want to wish a sparkling bottom bracket cartridge. The bearings do not stay perpetually, regrettably. cost relies upon on your tastes. very last time I replaced one on my daily driver, i imagine it grow to be something like $25, yet a intense-zoot unobtainium kind might want to run into the 1000's. Its also plausible that you've were given a issue interior the pedals or elsewhere interior the drivetrain, or possibly a cracked body, notwithstanding the line in Vegas says bottom bracket. Edit: As popular, Bikeworks has some strong options. inspite of the actual incontrovertible fact that he's interior the marketplace and is person-friendly consisting of his S__t, my personal thoughts with my motorcycles and my son's nonetheless say examine the torque on the bottom bracket. exceedingly if its a sparkling bike, that has a tendency to strengthen a touch play interior the first few hundred miles.

SLM

Crank, bottom bracket, or stem. Probably not the pedals, you can sense the sound there. Push down on the handle bars while riding I am betting it is there in the stem.

Soccerref

The most likely culprit is the crank/bottom bracket. The only way to be sure is to disassemble and inspect, then rebuild making sure everything is lubricated. These parts should be serviced periodically anyway, so it isn't as if it would never have to be done.

Check to see how much up and down movement there is in your pedals. Worn out pedals is the most likely cause.

May be the main problem is in pedals. Try to fix it after checking. If you can’t or still there is problem, then go to a reputable bike repair shop nearest to you.

Ride this bike to the bike repair store and get a professional to diagnose the problem or just use some kind of fixing, joint oil and see how that goes.

I had a similar problem on my trek with tiagra gears.... Try lubing up ur crankset it should help.... It might also be ur tires they make squeaky sounds as they wear down.....