up hill noise

[young Ed]

when pedaling up hill and straining away in too high a gear! there is a groaning squeaky kind of noise i recently changed the pedals (yesterday) because those bearings had gone and that solved the noise happening all the time when pedaling but has not solved the uphill squeaky noise

any ideas as to what it is? could it be the BB?i am considering replacing the BB when i have the money for a good tool and the money for the actual un55 unit
Cheers Ed

 

[young Ed]

oh currently running a traditional old style/type/school BB
Cheers E

 

[Peter Armstrong]

My squeak used to be the cleats on the pedals, could it be that?

 

[young Ed]

My squeak used to be the cleats on the pedals, could it be that?

just replaced pedals as in OP
Cheers Ed

 

[Sharky]

Try greasing the qr skewers.

Keith

 

[young Ed]

Try greasing the qr skewers.

Keith

axles with axle bolts
[QUOTE 2959511, member: 259"]Could be the shoes as well.[/quote]
happens with trainers or my school boots i think (only ridden with school boots on new pedals)
oh yeah flat pedals by the way
and i think it is in the wet of the dry but not certain
Cheers Ed

 

[Stantheman]

Could be your body protesting about the uphill struggle, I will get me coat....

 

[young Ed]

Could be your body protesting about the uphill struggle, I will get me coat....

so do you recommend i imagine it is a huge downhill and all will be good?
yep best you leave!
Cheers Ed

 

[Doyleyburger]

Had the same noise lately. Changed bb and all sorted now

 

[young Ed]

Had the same noise lately. Changed bb and all sorted now

i need £25 then to get a park tool BB tool and one un55 unit!
Cheers Ed

 

[screenman]

In and out of the saddle?

 

[young Ed]

well i rebuilt the hubs (front and rear only almost 300 mile ago and they have no play so lets rule then out
i will try properly in the saddle but i think it occurs in both
only occurs when struggling uphill in too high a gear when whizzing up hills in a good gear no problem
would it be headset? if i am pulling/straining on bars?
could it be rear brakes? (they do touch a little in one or two spots in any case) but i do hear a very quiet rubbing noise when riding down hill flat or uphill from these brakes
Cheers Ed

 

[boydj]

Could be a bit of deflection in the wheels (or elsewhere) causing some rubbing. This can happen when you are putting a lot of pressure through being in too high a gear.

 

[young Ed]

[QUOTE 2959690, member: 259"]Double check about the bottom bracket by taking the chain off the cranks and spinning them forwards and backwards.[/quote]
am going to remve crank set and wheels etc to do a proper clean soon so will check that then

Could be a bit of deflection in the wheels (or elsewhere) causing some rubbing. This can happen when you are putting a lot of pressure through being in too high a gear.

what do you mean? sorry!
Cheers Ed

 

[boydj]

I mean that lower quality wheels / chain stays or bb's / can all move or flex a little under heavy pressure. My Shimano RS20 wheels, for instance will give brake rub on steep hills if the brakes are set with a tight clearance.