[chance199]

Today riding around on my Stinky something started squeaking on my bike when i as riding around. its driving me INSANE . For the life of me i cant figure it out!

it sounds like its coming from under me? haha

 

[rpk1988]

When does it happen? Under compression, pedaling, etc?

 

[chance199]

When does it happen? Under compression, pedaling, etc?

i think pedaling.

 

[zebrahum]

Tighten every pivot, if that doesn't help then try having someone help you pinpoint where the sound is coming from by listening closely to all the moving parts.

It could be anything from the coil meeting the stops to your seatpost clamp having grime in it.

 

[rpk1988]

Onto what zebrahum said, check to make sure your pedals are tight and lubed. Check those chainring bolts too! Make sure they are tight!

 

[steve owens]

It could possibly be your bottom bracket. But that would be more of a "creak" than a squeak.

 

[chance199]

im still trying to figure it out. im going to tighten all the bolts later, Gotta do some F***ing homework haha

 

[DHJUNKIE]

it could be your disc brake, it can be your pivots, your pedals, chain, pully on der., cassette, headset

 

[LMOSNOW]

YEP...I'll bet it's your seat.

 

[chance199]

so now all the sudden it stopped. haha,

 

[Karve]

Whenever Ive had that its due to a cable rubbing and the houseing compressing... easiest way is to get someone to try and pinpoint it as you sit on the bike and bounce... if it only happens when you pedal then you know is the drivetrain.

 

[runawaymachine]

Use a pressure washer to clean every inch of your bike. The higher the pressure the better. Be sure to get at your suspension pivots and bearing seals real good. That ought to do the trick.

 

[jonKranked]

Use a pressure washer to clean every inch of your bike. The higher the pressure the better. Be sure to get at your suspension pivots and bearing seals real good. That ought to do the trick.

I really hope you are being sarcastic, because that is a TERRIBLE idea. High pressure puts water into places you don't want it (inside your frame, bearings, pivots), and well cause pre-mature wear and corrosion.

 

[ebarker9]

I really hope you are being sarcastic, because that is a TERRIBLE idea. High pressure puts water into places you don't want it (inside your frame, bearings, pivots), and well cause pre-mature wear and corrosion.

I think he was being sarcastic.

 

[Brian HCM#1]

Use a pressure washer to clean every inch of your bike. The higher the pressure the better. Be sure to get at your suspension pivots and bearing seals real good. That ought to do the trick.

I was told submerging it in a swimming pool works even better because of the chlorine.

 

[demo 9]

I was told submerging it in a swimming pool works even better because of the chlorine.

 

[Sonic Reducer]

just head down to the beach and do some cutty's and wheelies in the surf, more fun that way and the sand gives extra scrubbing power on that tough grime.

as far as finding squeaks pay attention to what you are doing on the bike as the squeak is happening. isolate what system on the bike it is coming from and narrow it down from there. always go over all the bolts on the bike every ride or every couple of rides. chances are you are not doing enough general maintenance, start taking your bike apart and cleaning/greasing/lubing it more often. when combined with some beers and loud music, it will become fun instead of a chore.