ok, took the bike for a ride and it appears that the crack wasn't the cause of the noise (lucky I found it though) so where should I start in the search for the noise
If you previously thought it was the head tube crack, my money is on dry headset bearings that need to be regreased. It is related to pedalling or turning the bar, pulling up on it etc.?
ok, took the bike for a ride and it appears that the crack wasn't the cause of the noise (lucky I found it though) so where should I start in the search for the noise
I'm guessing the crack is your hip old man.
What are you doing when it makes the noise?
Maybe, but it is the exact noise as beforeIf they welded over the crack, its possible that the top of your steerertube and the bottom of the steerertube are no longer in line/true, causing a misalignment and binding when you do it all back up and tighten it, which could be causing the noises. just a guess.
If they welded over the crack, its possible that the top of your steerertube and the bottom of the steerertube are no longer in line/true, causing a misalignment and binding when you do it all back up and tighten it, which could be causing the noises. just a guess.
That's not a particularly unusual spot for a crack.
ok, took the bike for a ride and it appears that the crack wasn't the cause of the noise (lucky I found it though) so where should I start in the search for the noise
ok, shall try that as a first thingCheck your seatpost. Even it needs some grease. This finally solved my creaky bike problems on the weekend.
Isolate it.
Front brake on, rock bike back and forth, does it creak?
If yes then that isolates the issue to the front of the bike, CSU, stem, headset, fork crown.
From there you can isolate further, pull everything apart and apply loctite, repeat test, if creak persists apply grease, good luck!
My recently replaced pressfit BB has started to creak, so annoying, I feel your pain.
Sorry bud, but that is the funniest thing I have heard in a long time !!!!
Simple answer is to email them with the question. They're very prompt and free with advice and information.also was wondering why a grip welded frame wouldn't weaken in the welded area but anyone elses welding will. I have no gripe with grip but it just does not make much sense. I get that he gussetts the broken part for strength but would not welding the gusset onto the frame then weaken the frame where the gusset is welded to it. genuine question