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Have noticed that something is clicking or knocking intermittently on my Bullit. The shock is a 5th Element. I have a replacement pivot bearing set I can try fitting as I think they need changing anyway (slight play when pull the back end with my hands), but is there anything else I need to look at whilst I've got the frame apart? I can't see any cracks but I'll check again.
This has been happening for over a month now, hasn't really got any worse or more frequent in that time and I think if it's gonna fall apart it would have by now given what I was riding on it..
I'd check the shock bushes first, they are cheap as chips and a wear item. You would probably want to replace these when you do the bearings just so everything is new and shiny and they are only a quid or so each.
Which way are you getting the movement?
Take the BB and pedals off, clean the threads, grease them and re-assemble, they can tick/creak if theyre dry or dirty.
Here's how to check the bushes with the shock off the bike
With the shock on the bike
Bushes go more often than bearings
Which way are you getting the movement?
I was doing it side to side. Just fitted the new bearings and tightened it all up. Seems fine now, no side to side play on the rear triangle and I haven't managed to get it to make the knocking noise yet 🙂 Dunno if it needed the new bearings but I've had them lying around for ages and may be selling it soon anyway!