I’m going to second what Chris said, that is excellent scientific protocol…change one thing at a time so once you solve your issue you will be reasonably certain what solved it.
Think, plan, do, evaluate. Ray On Monday, October 7, 2024 at 1:21:08 PM UTC-7 Chris Halasz wrote: > Leah > > I'm not saying you could have been, I'm wondering if you are aware that > you *are* a first class bonafide Systems Engineer, what with the focused > and detailed fault tree analysis > <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fault_tree_analysis> and fish-bone diagram > <http://Ishikawa%20diagram> you're constructing. > > (About the possibility of your being a card-carrying obsessive compulsive > cyclist, nothing unique about that here on this list). > > Enjoying every tic of this discussion, > > Chris > > On Monday, October 7, 2024 at 12:19:41 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! > wrote: > >> I don’t remember if I updated here…I had a Nitto Tallux 12 cm stem on my >> bike that I pulled this weekend. I had a tall Nitto 280 mm 10 cm stem that >> I wasn’t using, so in order to eliminate one thing at a time and >> reevaluate, that’s the plan. I rode 6 miles today and nothing. Everything >> feels solid, no noise. The bars are up too high, though. I want to lower >> them but that stem is slammed all the way in the head tube and can’t go >> lower. Because they are higher and closer than my normal setup, I can’t >> yank on them and put my weight on them like I normally do. So they might be >> behaving because they are not under duress. >> >> Also of note. I would get a now-and-then vibration that sounded like >> maybe my metal front fender. It would happen at high speeds, which is >> usually hammering on a club ride. That was non-existent today. Wondering if >> it’s not the fender and instead something in that head tube/stem interface… >> >> I really hate this. >> Leah >> >> On Oct 7, 2024, at 2:55 PM, Brian Campbell <bdcamp...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Given that the issue was solved by lubricating the bars previously (as >> mentioned above ^^^^) I would try a bar swap first. If you have bars that >> are 25.4 and have no sleeve on hand that are not being used they would be >> my first choice. >> >> >> If not these are an inexpensive way to diagnose the issue and it seems >> you are good with swapping bars on your own. >> >> >> https://www.amazon.com/Handlebar-Handlebars-Replacement-Component-Aluminum/dp/B0CSMTRRGF/ref=sr_1_24?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Gw9_I8wrRr8dt9fq-LybtGUhzpjQ77_hjcQ87kbcXteYmQ0rXAWD5AHf8MLTZOdNNKbNJidDVMEgzd6f9pUhb1Lgu10Gwkdc6-oHIyuz9VIYGGggknQvBjBVt84Cmt3TtFfFVNW5viPWW3B07zPRqBwYAdLhEzpsN4MDY3qda-6Xf1CjPJebRrytcS0BMn54xuf8Ls7msIbzY6u7VjaVAAtrFnKz46KT_Wqsn8T4PcmTNoldGOa_wYanGPDNg9PGI4dTd82Tz9PvRtArKDHtTfEZ23NoLW_8wjWHGpIAwDs.TgSuzlhrtFRpmoiL2BVPW9j9kvJu7GTlSg_f7Hrlnmw&dib_tag=se&keywords=25.4%2Bsilver%2Bhandle%2Bbar&qid=1728321716&sr=8-24&th=1&psc=1 >> >> Good luck! >> On Monday, October 7, 2024 at 12:11:22 PM UTC-4 Mathias Steiner wrote: >> >>> On the facts & observations side, we now have one clicking handlebar >>> sleeve, and two (maybe three?) instances of clicking being resolved by >>> cleaning, greasing, and reinstalling the stem into the steerer tube. >>> >>> We've had zero reports of clicking resolved by headset work, though it's >>> a reasonable possibility. >>> >>> I'd exhaust the first two possiblities before going to the trouble of >>> squaring and facing a head tube that may or may not need it. >>> I vote "not need" because it was fine for years. >>> >>> On Monday, October 7, 2024 at 11:14:56 AM UTC-4 bmfo...@gmail.com wrote: >>> >>>> I recently had a tick develop out of the blue on my 1989 schwinn probe >>>> commuter. Nitto stem with the KT bars. I uninstalled and reinstalled the >>>> stem and it fixed it. I think the wedge may have been slightly loose and >>>> got bound up within the fork steerer. >>>> >>>> Little noises like that drive me nuts so i was happy to have it easily >>>> resolved. Good luck Leah! >>>> >>>> Brian >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Monday, October 7, 2024 at 9:58:56 AM UTC-5 mwill...@gmail.com >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Rivendell is very clear on their website as to why they don’t face and >>>>> chase frames. They state that they will do it if asked for $30. I’ve done >>>>> my own bottom bracket shells on two of my bikes that use a cup and cone >>>>> style bottom bracket, but I’ve been fortunate enough to not have an issue >>>>> with head tubes. Best wishes. >>>>> >>>>> Mike >>>>> >>>>> On Oct 7, 2024, at 4:16 AM, 'John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW >>>>> Owners Bunch <rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Leah >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Based on the history of the 3 Platys, facing the HT on the one from >>>>> Vegas (assuming this is the ticing one) may be a good idea based on what >>>>> Peter White mentioned. >>>>> >>>>> You may want to replace the headset also since they will drive out the >>>>> existing fixed cups to do the facing and your local shop apparently >>>>> mangled the adjustable cup. The original headset in your other 2 Platys >>>>> appear to work ok if the HT faced, so buying a new one should work. >>>>> >>>>> The other unknown is the alignment of the steerer tube in the fork >>>>> crown, as Peter pointed out This could be checked/measured for >>>>> perpendicularity when they do the facing since the fork & steerer tube >>>>> will >>>>> be out of the frame and can easily be checked. Ask the list members how >>>>> to measure the alignment of the steerer tube in the fork crown and what >>>>> to >>>>> do if it is not square. >>>>> >>>>> John Hawrylak >>>>> Woodstown NJ >>>>> >>>>> On Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 10:54:58 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding >>>>> Ding! wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> I guess we’ll never know. It came from Riv, and it was their sample >>>>>> for their 1st gen Platypuses. It was assembled at a Vegas shop that was >>>>>> heavily racing/roadbike oriented. The mechanic is no longer there and I >>>>>> don’t remember if those were the days when Riv was still doing frame >>>>>> prep. >>>>>> This tic on the stem is new and I’ve had the bike nearing 4 years. Can >>>>>> it >>>>>> show up as an issue 4 years later? >>>>>> >>>>>> The 2nd Platy came from Analog, and since someone posted that Analog >>>>>> DOES do frame prep, I’ll likely never worry about that one. The newest >>>>>> purple Platy was done here, and to make the Ignite Components stuff work >>>>>> they had to “face the bottom bracket” and it was a real challenge to get >>>>>> those cranks and bottom bracket to work on my frame. Maybe they went >>>>>> ahead >>>>>> and faced the head tube while they were at it? I don’t know! >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Oct 6, 2024, at 10:29 PM, 'John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW >>>>>> Owners Bunch <rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Garth stated; " The head tube facing is supposed to be at the time >>>>>> of manufacture...". I think we all agree, but I'm not sure if it isn't >>>>>> done, it's 'unscrupulous'. I think most mass produced frames are >>>>>> faced/chased by the manufacturer. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> What I think is poor quality, is whoever assembled Leah's Platy >>>>>> (RBW??) may not have faced the HT. It's a shame, since it is 10 minute >>>>>> operation if done on a bare frame, but probably a 1 hour job after the >>>>>> frame is assembled, with removing the stem, disconnecting cables, remove >>>>>> the fixed cups and then put it all back together. >>>>>> >>>>>> Leah might want to ask whoever assembled it, if the HT was faced, >>>>>> along with the BB shell. Maybe it was. If it was, then it could be >>>>>> removed from being a cause. >>>>>> >>>>>> John Hawrylak >>>>>> Woodstown NJ >>>>>> >>>>>> On Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 7:53:55 PM UTC-4 Garth wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> The head tube facing is supposed to be at the time of manufacture, >>>>>>> along with the reaming and tapping of the threads. If the factory can't >>>>>>> comprehend it, then it's up to the retailer to do this at no additional >>>>>>> charge. I'm surprised how it's being accepted as normal, acceptable or >>>>>>> even >>>>>>> expected. That work is part of what you're paying for with a new frame. >>>>>>> Charging extra would be, to me, unscrupulous. And that's that. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 2:40:25 PM UTC-4 Matti wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I have a Sam Hillborne and noticed a headset problem when climbing >>>>>>>> and applying upper body force to the bars... It was a distinct fore >>>>>>>> and aft >>>>>>>> movement that could be felt (but not heard) and it was hard to >>>>>>>> duplicate >>>>>>>> the sensation when bike was static on the floor while rocking the bike >>>>>>>> back >>>>>>>> and forth with front brake applied. I tried multiple times to adjust >>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>> headset, with no luck. I finally brought the bike into a shop and >>>>>>>> they >>>>>>>> adjusted the headset, telling me it was loose. So far it seems the >>>>>>>> problem >>>>>>>> is fixed, but if it comes back, I'll see if the head tube needs >>>>>>>> machining/alignment recommended by Peter White. I think that process >>>>>>>> is >>>>>>>> considered standard practice for frame prep in some shops: >>>>>>>> https://analogcycles.com/pages/frame-prep >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 3:10:26 PM UTC-7 peter...@gmail.com >>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Leah, >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> My wife and I both ride Rivendell frames. She has an Atlantis, and >>>>>>>>> I have a Rambouillet. They both ride wonderfully. The frame geometry >>>>>>>>> is >>>>>>>>> excellent. But they both had the same issues with the steerer >>>>>>>>> tube machining and head tube machining that all Rivendell frames >>>>>>>>> have, >>>>>>>>> except for the custom frames. The ends of the head tube are not >>>>>>>>> exactly >>>>>>>>> perpendicular to the geometric axis of the head tube, and the fork >>>>>>>>> crowns >>>>>>>>> are not precisely machined so that the headset parts don't always >>>>>>>>> line >>>>>>>>> up correctly. Take your bike to an experienced mechanic who has the >>>>>>>>> appropriate tools to machine the head tune and the fork crown so that >>>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>>> headset components are in the correct alignment. Then your bike will >>>>>>>>> really >>>>>>>>> shine. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Email me directly and I'll try to find a shop that can fix this >>>>>>>>> for you. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> p...@peterwhitecycles.com >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On Sat, Oct 5, 2024 at 4:29 PM Leah Peterson <jonasa...@gmail.com> >>>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Ted, I’ve had the loose clunking headset on my Betty Foy and your >>>>>>>>>> description is my memory of it. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> I got 19 miles in this morning. At first, everything was >>>>>>>>>> blissfully quiet and sturdy. By mile 12 the ticking came back. Not >>>>>>>>>> as bad, >>>>>>>>>> but it’s there. Remember in the video when I applied pressure to the >>>>>>>>>> left >>>>>>>>>> grip and could initiate the sound? Now it’s in the right grip. I >>>>>>>>>> can’t do >>>>>>>>>> it consistently and there doesn’t seem to be correlation with weight >>>>>>>>>> on the >>>>>>>>>> bars. I did throw that bike around heartily today. I took it on a >>>>>>>>>> wooded >>>>>>>>>> trail with tons of tree roots to bash over and inclines to stand up >>>>>>>>>> and >>>>>>>>>> pull on the bars. >>>>>>>>>> [image: image0.jpeg] >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> It’s just so frustrating. I’m worried there’s a more sinister >>>>>>>>>> problem, like in the head tube/steerer. Like, please not the frame. >>>>>>>>>> I can >>>>>>>>>> replace any component and will do so with gladness, but please let >>>>>>>>>> my frame >>>>>>>>>> be ok. It’s my #1 favorite bike and it’s so special. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Joe thinks maybe a new headset. I wonder if I should spring for >>>>>>>>>> new bars and stem. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Buying new things to address unknown problems with old >>>>>>>>>> things…sounds expensive. But I’d do it if I knew it would fix the >>>>>>>>>> ticking. >>>>>>>>>> L >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> On Oct 4, 2024, at 8:50 PM, Ted Durant <tedd...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> On Friday, October 4, 2024 at 4:43:09 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle >>>>>>>>>> Ding Ding! wrote: >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> He found that the headset was loose, so he tightened that too >>>>>>>>>> (and mashed the headset cup or spacer or whatever in the process). >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> It's worth noting that, while the frames ship with headsets, they >>>>>>>>>> aren't installed. Despite trying to be careful about installation, I >>>>>>>>>> have >>>>>>>>>> found on all three of my Sams that the FSA headsets seem to loosen >>>>>>>>>> up >>>>>>>>>> pretty quickly after initial installation, and the linear bearings >>>>>>>>>> seem to >>>>>>>>>> want the adjustable surface to be pretty tight, tighter than normal >>>>>>>>>> ball >>>>>>>>>> bearing headsets. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> That said, I wouldn't describe the sound of a loose headset as >>>>>>>>>> "ticking", it's more like "clunking" and is readily felt and seen by >>>>>>>>>> applying the front brake and pushing the bike forward and back. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> And I would be irate if a shop mechanic handed back my bike with >>>>>>>>>> a mangled part. 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