"kweeky kweeky" rear noise

[jolivera]

Hi.
I have had my Quest 2.0 for 3 years (I am extremely happy with it, it allowed me to go cycling again despite my lumbar problem). A year ago I am feeling a very annoying noise when acting rear shock, type "kweeky kweeky", like an old bronze bed being abused ;-D
I have not been able to identify its origin to solve it.
I appreciate suggestions and / or instructions for disassembly / lubrication / reassembly of the rear cushioning system.
Thanks and greetings,
Javier

 

[McWheels]

Now then, old chap. (I've been reading PG Wodehouse, my style may be affected for a month). I've found the cause of unwanted creaking to stem from several things over the years. In the part of the second part of such bikes I've ridden, a good dollop of light oil often does the trick by the next morning. That's strategy #1. Another decent S is to inspect and tighten the seat-stay clamp. From time to time I get an intrusive squeak from there when putting some puff in. Sometimes it stops on its own and occasionally it needs pinching up. Finally, adjust the shock in or out, and then back to its original position. Merely rotating some components might just be enough to separate the conflicting elements.

 

[paco1961]

Squeaks . . . They can come from anywhere; pedal, cassette, chainring bolts, seat, etc. if all else fails disassemble the entire bike, grease every thread, sleeve, slide and skewer. At least you’ll then have an even chance of quieting the problem! Or just ride gravel. It drowns out the squeak!

 

[benphyr]

Studded tires on dry pavement too!
Ever ridden an inch of fresh snow. Just a ssssssss like cross country skiing. Awesome. If you try it on Cruzbike beware control is not nearly as good as a full on mountain bike. There was a reason they have been developed like that - Control at all costs.

 

[MrSteve]

The squeak will be caused by the last thing you check. You'll find it.

 

[McWheels]

Oh yes, forgot the most embarrasing one. Having conducted numerous artefact hunts, cleaned, regreased and tightened many things, it turned out my trainers were rubbing on the crank arm when it was wet.[1]

[1] There is absolutely no truth (!) that I conducted several other artefact hunts at work over 3 disrupted nights, several fluid systems and electrical junction boxes, only to discover it was the echo sounder and meant to be doing that.

 

[bladderhead]

Embarrassing:

When I got my XX1 derailleur it would not work properly. I spent ages pissing about with it. Eventually I realised that the set-screw was screwed in as far as it could go and it was still not long enough. I found a longer one that fit the hole. Derailleur worked for a while then went wrong again. The screw was bent. I extracted the screw with great difficulty. I found a thicker screw, which meant that I had to drill out the hole, which meant the hole had no thread, which meant I had to find a nut and screw that on. That was very fiddly. Anyway, it worked. I was really pleased with myself. It has been going for ages.

I could have just taken a few links out of the chain.

 

[onmyback]

Hi.
I have had my Quest 2.0 for 3 years (I am extremely happy with it, it allowed me to go cycling again despite my lumbar problem). A year ago I am feeling a very annoying noise when acting rear shock, type "kweeky kweeky", like an old bronze bed being abused ;-D
I have not been able to identify its origin to solve it.
I appreciate suggestions and / or instructions for disassembly / lubrication / reassembly of the rear cushioning system.
Thanks and greetings,
Javier

My Q45 was making an annoying sound, when the suspension travelled. It turned out the plastic boot that covers the shock spring had it's bottom edge folded in, so that it was rubbing on the lower half of the plastic boot.

 

[billyk]

As noted above, noises travel through the frame and are maddenly hard to track down. Check each spoke; are any possibly rubbing? This can happen only when precise forces are imposed so can be very intermittent.

Beyond that, get an air shock (search these forums for A5-RR1). They are lighter by about a pound, quieter, easier to adjust, and cheap (usually about us$50, ordered by mail from China). Also they make the bike much stiffer and faster. Really a major upgrade for a small cost.