NVWOCI WVS Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 probably a stupid question but does anyone know why my bottom cup creaks in my frame, the headset is definitely tight enough and there is no play in it. Im pretty sure it's the bottom cup making the noise but it could be something else around the headtube area i guess?I'm running a hope headset (which was previously fitted in my xc bike where it didnt make any noise) and an '04 echo pure frame which previously had an FSA orbit hedset, the cup is in the frame properly and was fitted with a proper press.any ideas what the noise could be and if there's a cure?cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuyJames Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 grease that bad boy up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NVWOCI WVS Posted March 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 grease that bad boy up!grease where?if i grease where it sits into the frame ot will probably slip wont it?and the bearings dont need greasing, theyre fine!i think the actual cup might be moving inside the frame, the guy i bought the frame off did say it has a slightly flared headtube, but the cup went in snuggly and there isnt any noticeable play, just this annoying creaking!any other suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwarrick Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 what front brake are you using? sounds like a stupid question i know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Cable Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 Cracked frame? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moza Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 If it has a slightly flared headtube there is your problem, it may not flex or move when not under load, but when you ride it it may move slighly. take you cup out of your frame give the cup and frame a good clean. then apply bearing fit to both frame and headset surfaces. leave it 24 hours then try it might work, its worth a try.moza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NVWOCI WVS Posted March 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 what front brake are you using? sounds like a stupid question i knowfront vee brake... i checked though and it's not that that's creaking.Thanks anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Shoe Posted March 21, 2007 Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 If it has a slightly flared headtube there is your problem, it may not flex or move when not under load, but when you ride it it may move slighly. take you cup out of your frame give the cup and frame a good clean. then apply bearing fit to both frame and headset surfaces. leave it 24 hours then try it might work, its worth a try.mozaThere is your answer Sam becauseit does have a flaired headtube, or so the bloke said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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