bottom bracket? unsure

[Baalzamon]

I have started noticing this problem. I got mountain bike so when am on the 3rd big ring I feel this clicking. This clicking happens approx every 5 strokes. Am feeling this clicking in both feet. It feels it is coming from bottom bracket. I have checked my rear derailuer to see if that is moving when I'm feeling this clicking, & that is not moving.
I have checked my chain to see if there was any problems with that & it goes thru 5 strokes for full chain but that is on the smallest front ring.
Checked my
If it is not my bottom bracket, what else could it be?

I only have started using proper cycling shoes with clipless pedals in past month & have only noticed this problem on my last few rides. My cleats are in securely as I have been finding the best spot for them so screws are checked on each ride.

 

[eric_the_red]

Don't really have an answer for you but I have the same problem. It's been getting worse over the last few months, to the point where it now clicks almost every revolution of the pedals. I strongly suspect the bottom bracket as well, but I know from previous experience that noises can be tricky to pin down.

I've swapped pedals with one of my other bikes and that didn't help so I'm planning on buying a new bottom bracket this week. I'll let you know if that is the problem.

 

[Baalzamon]

yeh I'm intending the same thing, taking bike down to lbs next week depending on what they say this week, will be probably doing that wed or fri

 

[Baalzamon]

yup I was right on my suspicion. It is bottom bracket problem. Bottom bracket was a bit loose, could be bearings or other problem in bottom bracket. I'll find out exactly what it was when I pick it up in the morning from bike shop.

 

[eric_the_red]

How's the clicking sound, did you get it solved. I replaced my bottom bracket but the noise is still there. The bearings in the bottom bracket were very rough when I took it out, so it was definitely time for a new one, but I wasn't too happy that it's still making the noise.