Rail (625Wh) clicking noise???

[Bongles Grandad]

i'm getting a really annoying clicking noise when i pedal (trek rail 5) its coming from the head set deffo not the crank.
would it be a clicking /cracking noise if the head set needs a bit of a service?

 

[irie]

How old is the bike, have you had it from new?

 

[Bongles Grandad]

How old is the bike, have you had it from new?

yes ive had it from new and its about 6 months old

 

[irie]

yes ive had it from new and its about 6 months old

If you don't know about headsets then I would suggest taking it to the dealer you bought it from, or at least a Trek dealer, and let them have a look at it as a warranty issue.

 

[DeRailled7]

When my headset starts to creak it’s usually a sign it’s time for a bit of maintenance. All that’s usually needed is cleaning and reapplying some grease. Doesn’t matter how log it’s been since the last time it was done. If you’ve been riding a lot, if its been wet, dust, muddy, doesn’t matter, dirt will find it’s way in. Its also a good time to check wear on your bearings. I will also pack the bearing with good quality waterproof grease. Even if the bearings are said to be sealed, it doesn’t mean 100% sealed. Often i find that the bike shops are not very generous in applying grease when they put a bike together, i.e. new bike. I would do this quick maintenance before taking it to your bike shop, if the creak is still there you could at least rule out this one.