A Clicking Noise From The Chain / Chain rings

[Wester]

In the past week I have got a loud clicking noise which I did not have before coming from either the chain , chain ring or pedals when I am cycling . There is a very very small amount of play in the adjustable BB could this be the cause of the clicking noise ?

 

[Kookas]

Could be something loose. Check the pedals to see if they're tightened up alright.

 

[youngoldbloke]

Is it one click per revolution of the pedals or more often than that? I would also give the chain a thorough inspection and check each link and the quicklink (if fitted).

 

[nappadang]

This may sound silly but, it may be your saddle. I had a similar problem and I was convinced it was the chain/ chain rings. A friend suggested I adjust the seat slightly, I was adamant it would do nothing. One large slice of humble pie later, I had no more annoying clicks.

 

[youngoldbloke]

It's not your computer magnet hitting the receiver on the forks is it?

 

[smokeysmoo]

+1 for a close check of your chain. I had this once when I unknowingly re-fitted a Shimano pin in a 10 speed chain, (don't do it folks!)

I was wondering what the thing, ting, ting, ting noise was, then next thing, bang the chain had snapped.

Also, bookmark THIS site, it's great for helping locate spurious noises

 

[Shut Up Legs]

It could even be your freehub body: when one of mine wore out, it started making clicking noises (I guess the ratchets and pawls had worn).

 

[slowmotion]

Also, bookmark THIS site, it's great for helping locate spurious noises

Thanks for posting that, SS. I find that strange noises drive me absolutely nuts, especially the really quiet ones.

 

[DooDah]

Nice one smokeysoo, that link has just solved the two noises that have been bugging me for ages

 

[gbb]

Check your FD cable, the excess bit with a nipple on the end. It can stick out and strike the crank as it passes each revolution...just maybe. Happened to me before.

 

[ColinJ]

Check your FD cable, the excess bit with a nipple on the end. It can stick out and strike the crank as it passes each revolution...just maybe. Happened to me before.

I was going to suggest that - it happened to me too!

 

[uclown2002]

I was going to suggest that - it happened to me too!

ditto!