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Weird noises
#1
When ever I put real heavy pedaling to the pedals they make a clicking sound, not sure if the bottom bracket , chairing bolts or what. Any suggestions?
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#2
sounds like Bottom bracket. check for sideplay in your crank. swap pedals out to cross check those
post some pics of your bb area
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#3
Well I have switched pedals, tommorow I'll check that. And the bb did had some play . It doesn't matter if its little play, it still has to tighten right??
And about the pictures those where the best ones , my tablet doesnt have a rear camera
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#4
free spinning with no play is what you want.
remove your bottom bracket clean inspect and replace the bearings.
if you see any pitting then replace.
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#5
Ah okay well thanks for the solutions and one last question, if the drive train makes a noice in certain gears like the fourth one out of seven, is that still the Bb??
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#6
might be.

Might also be a worn cog (or never used cog with a worn chain).
Nigel
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#7
How can someone check for a worn cog?
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