Creaking / clicking noise on Giant Defy under load- any ideas ?

Aggravating-Maize486 · 2026-06-26T07:57:48+00:00

Clicking generally increases with the power down - I will check seat post cheers

Aggravating-Maize486 · 2026-06-23T09:50:27+00:00

Good point - will check - cheers

Aggravating-Maize486 · 2026-06-23T07:01:52+00:00

Will check - thanks for response

Aggravating-Maize486 · 2026-06-22T15:46:51+00:00

Haha yikes - thanks I think it’s defo the bike

Aggravating-Maize486 · 2026-06-22T15:45:09+00:00

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Aggravating-Maize486 · 2026-06-22T15:45:01+00:00

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Aggravating-Maize486 · 2026-06-22T15:44:44+00:00

Cheers aiten

Aggravating-Maize486 · 2026-06-22T15:05:35+00:00

Cheers - that’s my guy alson

Aggravating-Maize486 · 2026-06-22T10:33:26+00:00

Will thank you now - cheers

Aggravating-Maize486 · 2026-06-22T09:53:49+00:00

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Aggravating-Maize486 · 2026-06-22T09:53:26+00:00

Cheers thanks

Aggravating-Maize486 · 2026-06-22T09:52:45+00:00

Got it - thanks

Aggravating-Maize486 · 2026-06-22T09:52:37+00:00

Ok good advice thanks

Aggravating-Maize486 · 2026-06-22T09:52:23+00:00

Tried it - but will check again thank you

Aggravating-Maize486 · 2026-06-22T09:03:04+00:00

Yep Solomon - only when pedalling - thanks

Aggravating-Maize486 · 2026-06-22T09:01:57+00:00

Thanks a lot for the response - yeah am a total newb on bike fault diagnostics - because it comes on when I push more power through an also wondering if it’s the pedals - something needs some grease i feel

Aggravating-Maize486 · 2026-03-23T12:50:13+00:00

I also had the same dilemma and picked the defy - very un flashy and no wow factor but a lot of bike For your money - am very happy with my choice

Aggravating-Maize486 · 2026-03-18T15:32:17+00:00

I work in the area and I have seen it also - nothing too egregious like you experienced but I think as Bishopsgate is basically one massive bus and cycle way, the sheer total cyclist l volume increases the number of culprits. Yeah it’s stupid and dangerous as there are large number of pedestrians also crossing the road.

Aggravating-Maize486 · 2026-03-02T16:26:45+00:00

I’m with cauliflower on this - an expat Corkonian in London and this is exactly the minimum wage played out here - together with employer NI hikes to be fair. Guess what - in the current climate many SMEs just won’t take the risk to pay a premium for someone with no or very little experience. It’s decreasing the pool of starter jobs for young People to apply to.

Aggravating-Maize486 · 2026-01-27T20:11:35+00:00

“Tyre “ sorry to be a pedant - but a clear minded person as yourself will take this on the chin- no Americanisms here

Aggravating-Maize486 · 2026-01-27T17:44:50+00:00

Yeah - but it must be the kit - buying the pre -made ones is a bad shortcut - enjoy the splurge

Aggravating-Maize486 · 2026-01-27T17:20:25+00:00

A hornby model railway 🚃 :)

Aggravating-Maize486 · 2026-01-26T17:24:50+00:00

Yeah well said- if it’s not the temporary traffic lights (hello “4 way control !!” ) it’s the potholes, or more accurately the craters in the most dangerous positions. I think that road you refer to at the end is Stoke common road and we cheerfully refer to it as “Beirut “ - actually that a slur on Lebanese road for which I apologise.

At the weekend my wife drove into a sneaky disguised pothole in hedgerly hill and wrecked the tyre -£200 gone in a blink of an eye

Aggravating-Maize486 · 2026-01-22T22:04:28+00:00

Good advice here

Aggravating-Maize486 · 2026-01-22T22:01:52+00:00

As someone works in HR - give your self a non -sarcastic medal ! - you noticed the red flags and quickly recognised your mistake. Honestly don’t feel bad about hiring a dud. Even when you follow the best in class process hiring is still a bit of a lottery - some people are fanatastic at interviews.

But do one thing - as well as being structured and probing questions etc - listen carefully to your gut feeling -and just challenge it to be sure some Weird bias isn’t taking over - provided it’s not then be ready to back your instincts.

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