Richie612 Posted April 27, 2021 Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 As tomorrow is going to be slightly damp and not ideal for trials I'm going to try and find the cause of this damn creaking noise on my Inspired Fourplay. BB Truvativ GXP DUB Cranks Truvativ Descendant 7k DUB Has anyone else had the same trouble? I've tried removing everything, cleaning, re-greasing and assembling but to no avail. Read stories it could be the rear axle or even the chain but as the axle is a bolt through I can't imagine that to be the source. It isn't the pedals either as it's still there when I've tried a different set of pedals. Just a bit disappointing really since my Dads Cheapo Boardman Halfords special hasn't any creaks after 10 years and this Fourplay started creaking like a champion after a few months . Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 Checked the bolts that hold the bashring to the crank? With respect, I am unsure if your dads Boardman will have had quite the same loads put through it as your Fourplay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie612 Posted April 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 (edited) 11 hours ago, Adam@TartyBikes said: Checked the bolts that hold the bashring to the crank? With respect, I am unsure if your dads Boardman will have had quite the same loads put through it as your Fourplay I haven't checked the bashing bolts yet but that'll be first on the list . They'll be first for inspection and clean. What's the recommended torque for tightening them? P.s the Boardman has had it's fair share of abuse on these hills, front forks have had countless seal changes due to being blown . Many thanks Rich Home from work now and just checked your website and it says 7nm. Bit lower than I thought but I'll get the parts off now and try again, this time including the bashring bolts Edited April 28, 2021 by Richie612 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie612 Posted April 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 @Adam@TartyBikes It was the bashring bolts. Tightened them to 8nm and the creak has gone. Legend thank you Rich 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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