09-18-2013, 01:18 PM
Hi all. I just got back into cycling about 6 months ago, and very recently got a new bike that fits me better, both in size and riding style (Jamis Coda).
Upon taking the bike out for its first "workout," (just a 20 mile ride), for the last 5 miles or so, I noticed a slight popping sound when pedaling, and could slightly feel it. Being that it's a brand new bike, I took it back to the shop, where they took apart the rear derailleur and cassette, checked for loose cranks, put it back together, and said it quit doing it. Well, when I got back home, it's still doing it.
The noise happens while I'm pedaling, most prominently on the right, but slightly on the left too. When I have the bike stationary, press down on the left pedal, it pops, then when I turn the crank backwards and step on the right pedal, it pops. Turn crank backwards, left pedal pops, and so on.
Cranks are tight, pedals are good, but those things don't seem related, considering the above description.
As I said, it's not a loud pop, but more of a muted one. It doesn't seem to impact how it rides, but it's annoying, especially on a brand new bike. Any ideas are appreciated.
Upon taking the bike out for its first "workout," (just a 20 mile ride), for the last 5 miles or so, I noticed a slight popping sound when pedaling, and could slightly feel it. Being that it's a brand new bike, I took it back to the shop, where they took apart the rear derailleur and cassette, checked for loose cranks, put it back together, and said it quit doing it. Well, when I got back home, it's still doing it.
The noise happens while I'm pedaling, most prominently on the right, but slightly on the left too. When I have the bike stationary, press down on the left pedal, it pops, then when I turn the crank backwards and step on the right pedal, it pops. Turn crank backwards, left pedal pops, and so on.
Cranks are tight, pedals are good, but those things don't seem related, considering the above description.
As I said, it's not a loud pop, but more of a muted one. It doesn't seem to impact how it rides, but it's annoying, especially on a brand new bike. Any ideas are appreciated.