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Fatali

Jari Creaking Sound?

While I am enjoying my Jari (2008, 1.7)... I've got a bit of an issue regarding a creaking sound coming from the bike. The sound only happens when pedaling with a higher amount of torque (uphill, aggressive acceleration, sprinting).

I can't seem to replicate the creaking with the bike on my repair stand, as I can't produce that much torque without standing on it. Of course the only situation where I can generate the sound, I can't get my head close enough to tell exactly where it is coming from.

It started as a clicking sound, and has gotten worse, my bike shop claimed it was nothing to worry about, claimed the BB/crankset was fine, and maybe the sound was coming from the frame, but that it was nothing to worry about. (!?)

Has anyone seen common issues with Jaris? Not sure what I would be looking for. If there isn't anything common I'll xpost to r/bikewrench

Thanks!

EDIT: It is actually the fame! The sound occurs when pushing on the frame within enough force, or when applying torque via the BB. The sound can be made by only pushing on the frame with no other components involved. Time to see how the warranty process goes!

Posted May 19, 2020, 4:04 PM UTC · edited

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hebikes•

I have had exactly this sound... and it perplexed me for months. The final solution, was taking the rear wheel off and putting some grease on the frame where the thru axle sits. It stopped the creaking instantly. Hope that helps!

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FataliOP•

I think that did it! I'll have to test more over the weekend, but a quick test down the street was much quieter. Thanks! :D

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ieatedjesus•

I also had a creak due to the thru axle

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Foene•

Well it does sounds like a BB issue. I don't think Fuji ever used pressfitted BBs on the Jari so you should be able to regrease, tighten it again and see ? Then if your LBS already checked by doing this maybe it's something else, hard to tell.

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Beer_Is_So_Awesome•

The 1.7 uses a square taper cartridge bottom bracket. Should be easy to remove, grease and reinstall.

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royalblue86•

I had a clicking/creaking noise on my Jari, turned out to be grit/sand in the pedal threads. Bikewrench helped me diagnose but generally I think anytime you have a noise you cant recreate on the stand you want to look at places that are bearing a load.

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weekendavocados•

Id make sure to clean and lubricate all the contact points where the T/A nut and rear derailleur hangers contact the frame. This means removing your rear wheel and RD in order to get in there and clean those up. Keep those screws some where safe. Additionally check and clean your seat post collar, post and seat tube. I get plenty of dirt in there with regular offroad riding. hope this helps!

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pulledporksandwiches•

I had the same issue too. The source for me was where the cables entered the frame near the front of the downtime. Sprayed a little grease in there and it went away.

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