Front Cranck noise

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Originally posted by jacatty
Perhaps someone has an idea. I recently cracked my GT 3 road frame. As you may know, GT is bellyup and was purcahsed by Pacific Cycle(?) who also bought Mongoose. Long story short, Pacific gave me a good deal on a Mongooose road 2001 Ti frame (RX10.5). My LBS installed the Shimano 105 components from the GT and the bike rides like a dream, Except, the front crank snores whenever I stand or crank hard on the down stroke. If I remain seated and pull hard on the upstroke, there is no noise. I have a triple crank and it does it on three chainrings.
When the bike is racked, it spins without noise.
Does anyone have experience with Ti frames? Does the give of a Ti frame make for special adjustments on the front derailer and crank?
Thanks for help.

'Crank noises' can come from anywhere. Only you can diagnose where by a systematic process of elimination. Could be the BB threads needed antiseize and or teflon tape and that was not done when installed.