dan more Posted August 12, 2006 Report Share Posted August 12, 2006 (edited) hi just wondering if any one else has had this problem with there echo light forks such as creaking or is it my headset ?or could it be my louise fr disk ripping the forks apart any ideas thank dan Edited August 12, 2006 by dan more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim-Hill..Yeah Mate Posted August 12, 2006 Report Share Posted August 12, 2006 (edited) hi,If you hear a creaking in your forks or headset its usually a crack! DON'T RIDE. you must check for cracks so complelty take off forks and check them. If you don't find a crack it could just be your headset loose or something, also check your disk bolts are tight it may be that your disk has a little bit of movement on the hub mounts? I have a magura luoise fr and i dont think it will rip the forks apart.this also happens to handlebars they creek... they snap!seriously check or could be a very nasty accident.Tim. Edited August 12, 2006 by Tim H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conor the basher. Posted August 12, 2006 Report Share Posted August 12, 2006 hi my mate has the same problem but this is the second time its happened and the first time the forcks snapped check the forks for cracks . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fvil Posted August 12, 2006 Report Share Posted August 12, 2006 Hmmm...i have the same problembut my is a montymonty fork, headset , stem, bar, lousie disk brake(those are the area which creaks)i think it might be the stem i m not surecan anyone help!?!?!?!?p.s my bike is new and barely usedso i dout its crackedthanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim-Hill..Yeah Mate Posted August 12, 2006 Report Share Posted August 12, 2006 (edited) Hi,Its a possibility thats its a crack, have you ever landed harshly on both wheels, had a nasty bail where you put lots of pressure on the forks or bars like dropping off a 6 footer landing on the front wheel and staying on the bike or done somethign stupid with a trials bike like dirt jumping etc etc. if it creeks check it.Tim. Edited August 12, 2006 by Tim H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLC Posted August 12, 2006 Report Share Posted August 12, 2006 (edited) nah, nout like that has happened to myne or my mates forks yet touch wood Edited August 12, 2006 by RLC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim-Hill..Yeah Mate Posted August 12, 2006 Report Share Posted August 12, 2006 yes but are you forks or headset creaking?A mate of mine (gr8grumble on the forum) had red try-all bars which he said they where creaking a few days before they snapped luckily he wasn't 10 foot up or he could of been in hospital, one of you could be doing a 6 foot gap from 10 foot high... land... forks snap fall of wall...neck snap...dead?better safe than sorry.Tim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan more Posted August 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2006 ok thanks mate but my forks flex on the regular any way would that affect the crack in any way thanks dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim-Hill..Yeah Mate Posted August 12, 2006 Report Share Posted August 12, 2006 hello,If your forks flex and have a crack in and your still riding then your really dumb mate.have you found a crack in them yet or what?Tim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padarik Posted August 13, 2006 Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 (edited) just a question when is the creaking sound happening ? if you know when it is then this will give people an understanding of what is happening could simply be a creaking headset for all we know? cheers padarik Edited August 13, 2006 by padarik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron new zealand Posted August 13, 2006 Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 Chances are it is just your headset. Strip it, clean and regrease including stem bolts at stearer and at bars. If still creaks chances are is a crack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan more Posted August 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 ive checked them over and there isnt crack in sight is there any chance that theres an internal crack or could it just be my disk ripping the forks to bits thanks for every bodys in put dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thurston Posted August 13, 2006 Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 My echos creak aswell but i dont have any cracks, they've done it since day one.Doesn't bother me at all though, i think its just the metal rubbing of metal.Just put some grease all over the steerer and on the inside of the headset cups, that should sort it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron new zealand Posted August 14, 2006 Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 May just be that the weld where the steerer connects to the fork is messy inside and rubbing as the fork flexes. I gather the headset cups and crown race have a tight fit ? Have seen a couple of frames warranteed for this problem but rare. Perhaps lightly grease around fork where axle connects. Mavic skewers for example are known for creaking at that point. Can you make that creak without using brake ie push against wall ? That could help narrow it down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrBENN Posted December 29, 2006 Report Share Posted December 29, 2006 GREASE EM UP it worked for me after i did it her presto no more creaking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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