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FyrFytrRyn · 11-06-2006, 08:39 AM

any of you guys have a problem with your forks creaking? (triple clamp type) well it sounds like the forks atleast. i took the fork out of the clamps, cleaned, and lightly greased it all, re-assembled and it still does it. could it be a headset problem? yes the head set is tight. chris king sealed. any suggestions are welcome. whole bike is aluminum, and some people say aluminum bikes just creak. thanks!

dstepper · 11-06-2006, 08:59 AM

Aluminum frames creak when they devolpe cracks. Creaks can be a problem to track down as they travel and don't aways seam to be coming from where it sounds.

You are on the right track, keep taking stuff apart clean and grease. On my Niner eccentric bottom backet grease would not keep it quite for more than a ride or two. So far good luck with teflon tape.

jruiz · 11-06-2006, 09:05 AM

I had creaking that in that same area. Greased everything, took apart headset/cleaned/greased. Creaking went away. Try loosening your stem and headbolt, readjusting, then tighten.

soul rider · 11-06-2006, 10:49 AM

get new hardware too. i replace mine yearly

FyrFytrRyn · 11-06-2006, 05:19 PM

thanks for the help guys, its much appreciated. so it creakes before it cracks huh? well thats not good,

CalEpic · 11-06-2006, 08:59 PM

I had creaking in the crown area on one of my bikes. Turned out to be the crown on the fork. Fox fixed it under warranty. To check it, turn the bike upside down resting on the seat and bars. Stand on the bars and rock the fork lowers back and forth to isolate the creaking. If the fork is off the bike, put the steerer in a padded vise and do the same.

FyrFytrRyn · 11-06-2006, 09:54 PM

so i pulled the whole front end back apart, greased all the bolts and contact points, and pulled the HS out, cleaned it with a scotchbrite pad and simple green, cleaned the frame the same way, regreased it all and pieced it back together. not a noise to be heard.. lets see how long this lasts... thanks for the replies!

soul rider · 11-07-2006, 04:50 AM

one more thing do not over tighten your bolts!!!!

FyrFytrRyn · 11-07-2006, 10:20 AM

never do soulrider.. i went ahead and took apart the BB again to teflon tape and grease it just in case. try to get a ride in tomarrow, thanks for the replies!

dirttorpeedo · 11-07-2006, 01:16 PM

it cood also be your cable housing in the stops,seatpost and clamp.

FyrFytrRyn · 11-07-2006, 06:12 PM

i found that alot of it was the seat post on the clamp. thanks for the idea chris.

11-06-2006, 08:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
FyrFytrRyn JfromLV Fan Club Prez.	shes super creaky YEAH!... any of you guys have a problem with your forks creaking? (triple clamp type) well it sounds like the forks atleast. i took the fork out of the clamps, cleaned, and lightly greased it all, re-assembled and it still does it. could it be a headset problem? yes the head set is tight. chris king sealed. any suggestions are welcome. whole bike is aluminum, and some people say aluminum bikes just creak. thanks! __________________ i keep it in the red. its dangerous here. "f&k those coolers. put a 3rd pedal in that bi&h."

11-06-2006, 08:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
dstepper Over the Hill	Aluminum frames creak when they devolpe cracks. Creaks can be a problem to track down as they travel and don't aways seam to be coming from where it sounds. You are on the right track, keep taking stuff apart clean and grease. On my Niner eccentric bottom backet grease would not keep it quite for more than a ride or two. So far good luck with teflon tape. __________________ If I'm not lost or getting bushwacked, the trail was too easy. Prescott Valley Houses The Path

11-06-2006, 05:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
FyrFytrRyn JfromLV Fan Club Prez.	thanks for the help guys, its much appreciated. so it creakes before it cracks huh? well thats not good, __________________ i keep it in the red. its dangerous here. "f&k those coolers. put a 3rd pedal in that bi&h."

11-06-2006, 09:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
FyrFytrRyn JfromLV Fan Club Prez.	so i pulled the whole front end back apart, greased all the bolts and contact points, and pulled the HS out, cleaned it with a scotchbrite pad and simple green, cleaned the frame the same way, regreased it all and pieced it back together. not a noise to be heard.. lets see how long this lasts... thanks for the replies! __________________ i keep it in the red. its dangerous here. "f&k those coolers. put a 3rd pedal in that bi&h."

11-07-2006, 10:20 AM	#9 (permalink)
FyrFytrRyn JfromLV Fan Club Prez.	never do soulrider.. i went ahead and took apart the BB again to teflon tape and grease it just in case. try to get a ride in tomarrow, thanks for the replies! __________________ i keep it in the red. its dangerous here. "f&k those coolers. put a 3rd pedal in that bi&h."

11-06-2006, 09:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
jruiz Senior Member	I had creaking that in that same area. Greased everything, took apart headset/cleaned/greased. Creaking went away. Try loosening your stem and headbolt, readjusting, then tighten.

11-06-2006, 10:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
soul rider Bend over	get new hardware too. i replace mine yearly

11-06-2006, 08:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
CalEpic STR Moderator	I had creaking in the crown area on one of my bikes. Turned out to be the crown on the fork. Fox fixed it under warranty. To check it, turn the bike upside down resting on the seat and bars. Stand on the bars and rock the fork lowers back and forth to isolate the creaking. If the fork is off the bike, put the steerer in a padded vise and do the same.

11-07-2006, 04:50 AM	#8 (permalink)
soul rider Bend over	one more thing do not over tighten your bolts!!!!

11-07-2006, 01:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
dirttorpeedo drive monkey, drive!	it cood also be your cable housing in the stops,seatpost and clamp. __________________ professionally speaking of course!

11-07-2006, 06:12 PM	#11 (permalink)
FyrFytrRyn JfromLV Fan Club Prez.	i found that alot of it was the seat post on the clamp. thanks for the idea chris. __________________ i keep it in the red. its dangerous here. "f&k those coolers. put a 3rd pedal in that bi&h."

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