Hey guys,
not looking for advice or a solution; just wandering if any intense owners are constantly plagued by creaking? I know all the places to look and manage to silence them, but after a few rides other creaks develop.
The biggest culprit gas been the 2 bottom linkage points. The expander cones and bolts are a friggin nightmare. The’ve all been replaced.
the rear axle seems to be behaving lately but afain, the expansion cones are a pain!.
I’ve also had to loctite the headset cups into the frame as they constantly creaked. Mot ideal, but it worked where nothing else did.
I also installed a thread together bb as the standard pressfut were useless. The fit into this particular frame is a very light pressfit… not great imo.
I’ve also had to remove clean and grease the shock bushings many times.
Anyhow, just wandering if others have similar issues. Perhaps I I got a friday arvo special? If you gave an intense, this may also give you s few places to check if you’re having issues.
BTW, the bike is over 3 years old and creaked from day 1. I’ve had 2 intense bikes; both had similar issues. Definitely wouldn’t buy another!
not looking for advice or a solution; just wandering if any intense owners are constantly plagued by creaking? I know all the places to look and manage to silence them, but after a few rides other creaks develop.
The biggest culprit gas been the 2 bottom linkage points. The expander cones and bolts are a friggin nightmare. The’ve all been replaced.
the rear axle seems to be behaving lately but afain, the expansion cones are a pain!.
I’ve also had to loctite the headset cups into the frame as they constantly creaked. Mot ideal, but it worked where nothing else did.
I also installed a thread together bb as the standard pressfut were useless. The fit into this particular frame is a very light pressfit… not great imo.
I’ve also had to remove clean and grease the shock bushings many times.
Anyhow, just wandering if others have similar issues. Perhaps I I got a friday arvo special? If you gave an intense, this may also give you s few places to check if you’re having issues.
BTW, the bike is over 3 years old and creaked from day 1. I’ve had 2 intense bikes; both had similar issues. Definitely wouldn’t buy another!