Cranks Making Noises?

Question

My cranks/ bottom bracket is making an unfamiliar sound, almost like a squeel... what can/should i do?

Answer 1

yea my old bike that i had for a few years did that popping and grinding sound,it was very annoying..i dont know what is causing it though. I got a new bike anyway and took apart the old one.

Answer 2

I recommend taking it in to the local bike shop for service.  I had this happen on a bike (after 20 years of riding - Go Giant!) - it started out as a "tick" with snaps and pops.  The squeal suggests you have some parts potentially grinding with no oil, grease which will eventually wear out the crank.

You might have some dirt or water (never sprayy your components directly with water when cleaning your ride!) in there if the crank is new.  If you're comfortable with doing it yourself, you could take the bottom bracket (crank) apart and repack it with bike grease -- but it's an under $50.00 job including the new crank.

Good luck!  It's just a sign you are riding hard brothah!