So my bike (which is virtually brand new) has developed a rather annoying squeak from the front fork when turning
https://youtu.be/5QCCiJ08VxY
I’ve tried spraying where the frame and fork meets with lube but no joy??
Anyone advise what to do?
Giant rapid 1 squeak
Re: Giant rapid 1 squeak
It's probably the cables rubbing against the frame or each other. Lubricate the interfaces with a bit of vaseline.
The older I get the more I’m inclined to act my shoe size, not my age.
Re: Giant rapid 1 squeak
peetee wrote:It's probably the cables rubbing against the frame or each other. Lubricate the interfaces with a bit of vaseline.
Definitely not the cables
I’ve moved them and it’s still there. Sounds as though it’s inside the fork tube?
Re: Giant rapid 1 squeak
Figured out it was from here
Sprayed with lube and it’s gone!
Sprayed with lube and it’s gone!
Re: Giant rapid 1 squeak
Would recommend stripping and making sure that there is enough clearance in the cup. Also check that there is grease in the bearings.
Is there any play in the headset?
Parktool video:- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lM4iddLaL8I
Is there any play in the headset?
Parktool video:- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lM4iddLaL8I
You'll never know if you don't try it.
Re: Giant rapid 1 squeak
cycleruk wrote:Would recommend stripping and making sure that there is enough clearance in the cup. Also check that there is grease in the bearings.
Is there any play in the headset?
Parktool video:- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lM4iddLaL8I
There’s no play. Like I say the bike has done about 400miles from new and is 2 years old
Any idea how I go about stripping that headset?
Re: Giant rapid 1 squeak
Fraz101 wrote:cycleruk wrote:Would recommend stripping and making sure that there is enough clearance in the cup. Also check that there is grease in the bearings.
Is there any play in the headset?
Parktool video:- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lM4iddLaL8I
There’s no play. Like I say the bike has done about 400miles from new and is 2 years old
Any idea how I go about stripping that headset?
You have an "Ahead" headset.
Utube and Parktool have videos similar to this:-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pARonM0tFpM
I would be careful though if letting the fork suspend on the cables as this lad does.
You'll never know if you don't try it.
Re: Giant rapid 1 squeak
Don't suspend it on the cables. Tie the wheel to the down tube so it doesn't drop. And check the anti squeek lube hasn't got into the steerer bearings.
The older I get the more I’m inclined to act my shoe size, not my age.