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Motor has like 3000 miles on it but developed somewhat clicking noise which occurs under load (going uphill also happens with motor turned off when you step on the cranks). What seems to be the problem? Is it just cranks/chainring, Torx mounting bolts or something more serious inside the motor...

I have posted this in the Merida thread as well, but thought I might get a better reply in here. I went to head out on the bike the other night and all of sudden a noise seemed to have appeared which at first I thought was the frame creaking etc. It seems to appear only when I am pedalling...

I went to head out on the bike the other night and all of sudden a noise seemed to have appeared which at first I thought was the frame creaking etc. It seems to appear only when I am pedalling when under load or without. I think it's coming from the motor BB, but now can't be sure what noise...

She's started a couple of creaks and so it's time for a strip, clean and grease. Wondering if anyone has any tips or recommendations for specific areas to check. What problems have you encountered when doing this yourself? Is it worth taking the motor out of the frame and giving that a...