How To Fix A Noisy Bike Crank. I remember buying a new mountain bike a few years ago and I could not stop it from creaking for the life of me. This loads that part of the bike like a pedal stroke does and if the noise is coming from the bottom bracket or crank area it should make the bike tick.
Usually creaking sounds from the bottom bracket are a sign that it is indeed the bottom bracket. Pedals and Pedal-Crank Arm Interface. Making enemies with your creaking bike.
Making enemies with your creaking bike.
This only masks the problem or more often exacerbates the problem. Even a great bike can make a noise so lets find it and fix it. This post assumes of course that the problem is not in the pedals or cleats. To regrease the bolts consult your handy-dandy Bike Repair App.
