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Help with a squeak, please (piefed.social)

submitted 1 month ago by perishthethought@piefed.social to c/bikewrench@lemmy.world

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My 2023 Cannondale Topstone gravel bike has started squeaking in the last week. It sound like a bird chirping and only makes the sound when I pedal.

I used Rock'n'Roll gold to clean the chain and then I applied lube on the chain and Tri-Flow on the jockey wheels on the rear.

Still happens, though now it's intermittent. Shifting is fine in any case.

What else should I check / lube?

Thanks!

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[–] avidamoeba@lemmy.ca 6 points 1 month ago

Most likely the crank area. Could be a pedal, a chainring bolt. Could also be a bottom bracket or a crank arm (if Hollowtech). I'd check the pedals and chainring bolts first.

[–] thenextguy@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

Make sure to check the saddle or seatpost.