Trek 5500 Question

cranks could be loose

david

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Just got a new Trek 5500 and have one question. When out
of the saddle climbing I have a ticking noise, twice per
revolution at about 2 o clock (Crank Position) when I
apply force. Seems worse from the right side.

Dealer

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has no idea. I have changed my grip from the dropouts to
the hoods and

even

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tried to put minimum pressure on the bars but it is still
there. Any ideas

?

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No problems when in the saddle.

I had a simular problem with at brand new Shimano Ultegra
bottom bracket - I found the solution described on the
Shimano homepage: A minimal tightening of the bottom bracket
(after removing the right crank) solved the problem. If
that's what it is, I think it is pretty normal for a new
bike. Ivar

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Quoted message said:

Just got a new Trek 5500 and have one question. When out
of the saddle climbing I have a ticking noise, twice per
revolution at about 2 o clock (Crank Position) when I
apply force. Seems worse from the right side.

Dealer

Quoted message said:

has no idea. I have changed my grip from the dropouts to
the hoods and

even

Quoted message said:

tried to put minimum pressure on the bars but it is still
there. Any ideas

?

Quoted message said:

No problems when in the saddle.

"D.P.G." <1@1> wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...

Quoted message said:

Just got a new Trek 5500 and have one question. When out
of the saddle climbing I have a ticking noise, twice per
revolution at about 2 o clock (Crank Position) when I
apply force. Seems worse from the right side. Dealer has
no idea. I have changed my grip from the dropouts to the
hoods and even tried to put minimum pressure on the bars
but it is still there. Any ideas ? No problems when in
the saddle.

Coupla things it could be:

1. The tab on the zipper on your jersey swinging against
the zipper - don't laugh, it could happen to you, it
did to me.

2. Chainring bolts - sounds likely. Take 'em out, lube the
threaded sleeve inside and out, re-install and tighten
down good.

3. Crankset - remove and re-install to mfr torque.

4. Brakes too close to rims for your extreme power. Release
the QR's on your brakes and try climbing.

5. Slightly loose spoke. Go downhill and simultaneously
brake and pedal standing (max power). If creak does not
occur, it is in a spoke as the braking will tension the
spokes, eliminating the "tick".

Good luck,

App

Quoted message said:

Just got a new Trek 5500 and have one question. When out
of the saddle climbing I have a ticking noise, twice per
revolution at about 2 o clock (Crank Position) when I
apply force. Seems worse from the right side.

Dealer

Quoted message said:

has no idea. I have changed my grip from the dropouts to
the hoods and

even

Quoted message said:

tried to put minimum pressure on the bars but it is still
there. Any ideas

?

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No problems when in the saddle.

Since you say the noise is from the right side, are you sure
it isn't the front derailleur hitting either the chainring
or chain? Everything might work fine in the stand, or under
low pressure, but when push comes to shove (sometimes
literally!), your chainrings deflect a bit, and things that
otherwise have plenty of clearance are suddenly hitting.

--Mike-- Chain Reaction Bicycles www.ChainReaction.com

It will be under warranty, take it back for the adjustment !

"D.P.G." <1@1> wrote in message news:SuadnVP0gMUwrxjdRVn-
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Quoted message said:

Just got a new Trek 5500 and have one question. When out
of the saddle climbing I have a ticking noise, twice per
revolution at about 2 o clock (Crank Position) when I
apply force. Seems worse from the right side.

Dealer

Quoted message said:

has no idea. I have changed my grip from the dropouts to
the hoods and

even

Quoted message said:

tried to put minimum pressure on the bars but it is still
there. Any ideas

?

Quoted message said:

No problems when in the saddle.

I am not luck enough to have a Trek 5500, but I did have a
drive train ticking sound that was making me crazy. It
finally went away after I tightened my pedals.

D.P.G. said:

Just got a new Trek 5500 and have one question. When out
of the saddle climbing I have a ticking noise, twice per
revolution at about 2 o clock (Crank Position) when I
apply force. Seems worse from the right side. Dealer has
no idea. I have changed my grip from the dropouts to the
hoods and even tried to put minimum pressure on the bars
but it is still there. Any ideas ? No problems when in
the saddle.

My stem sounded like that on my 5200. Maybe more of a qnirk
than a tick, but it was twice per revolution. Only when
climbing out of the saddle. Took it apart, cleaned and
greased it a bit. Then carefully tightened it to specs.

--
Perre

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noise, twice per revolution at about 2 o clock (Crank
Position) when I apply force. Seems worse from the right
side. Dealer has no idea. >><BR><BR>

Proper install of BB-grease into cups.

Grease on crank flats, chainring bolts

Grease onto freehub body, cogset tight

And the most probable-swap the pedals, ride w/o cycling
shoes...these noises are most often pedals/cleats/shoes...

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