Re: [CR]Craking sounds on track bike

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Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2006 23:26:44 +0000 (GMT)
From: "wilc" <cherrycycle1@yahoo.co.uk>
Subject: Re: [CR]Craking sounds on track bike
To: nicholas harteau <nrh@ikami.com>
In-Reply-To: <7ef75c520611201436s4a31734chb254ce56bc1d49ac@mail.gmail.com>
cc: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org

hi, sounds as if it might just be a chipped bearing in the b/bracket assembly and only really letting you know when under full torque pressure. Willie Carton in COLERAINE wet windy and getting into winter in N. IRELAND..

nicholas harteau <nrh@ikami.com> wrote: I had a similar experience with my beloved old Benotto; hard to track down creak under full pedal power.

It eventually revealed itself here: http://flickr.com/photos/nrh/tags/benotto/

(i take no credit for the paint job)

nicholas harteau sf and/or ny, usa.

On 11/20/06, TONY BOHORQUEZ wrote:
> Dear List Members :
>
> I'm asking for your experienced advice in order to trace and
> stop some annoying craking sounds, produce in my vintage track bike,
> during aceleration , when I apply full power .
> I experience some of this sounds in the past with another bikes
> but they were very minor.....
> I 'm using a 3/32 " campagnolo chainring , aluminum handle-bar and
> pedals with the old school toe-clip system.
> Needless to say I already inspect the frame for any fisures or cracks
> and every thing looks ok.
> Any sugestions about how to stop " the screamer...."?
> Thank you all
>
> Tony Bohorquez
> Los Angeles C.A.
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
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-- nicholas harteau nrh@ikami.com _______________________________________________

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