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Ok... so I got this bike about a month ago, a GIANT Boulder. so far great bike. Anyway i have noticed a tick or maybe a clicking sound. It does not seem to matter what gear i am in. The click happens when the right peddle is just about straight down and i can sort of feel it in my foot. I can't find anything that looks loose. I have also noticed if i am peddling hard it does not happen only and sort of a medium rate. I still haven't taken it in for the free tune up but i bought it in a town almost 2 hours away so if i can fix it myself that would be nice. that being said it does not seem to affect the performances of the bike.
Sorry if i am unclear or it doesn't understand what i mean.
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This could be a pedal or crank or the bottom bracket.
It could also come from other places.
Even the saddle, handlebars etc.
Noises can transfer down the frame.
Initially you need to make sure if it is the crank arm and if so then get it corrected straight away.
If you have the tools then check the tightness of both sides.
A slightly loose crank will only get worse.

Cappelle,
I'm new here but i can relate to your problem as i to have a Giant bicycle (Terrago) 7 years old now but still going strong.
When i purchased the bike initially it was great. then about a month later I had a very similar problem as you.
As its was under warranty i took it straight back to the retailer and he knew straight away that the problem was in the crank housing and more specifically the bearings and a severe lack of lubrication within it. 1 Hr later and the bike was ready to rock again! To this day I have not heard the familiar clicking sound! Just a thought!
Where did you by the bike? i bought mine from a German Dealer many years ago when i lived in Germany but even so i had the warranty filled out by him. As he was a bike mechanic it was immediately recognized and rectified by him. A word of mouth reputable mechanic is worth knowing for those times when you need a little help! I agree with you though that the forums and tutorials here are fantastic!!
Good Luck!
Stu

Cappelle,
Check out the thread Bottom bracket issues - might help but no real resolution - yet!

Did you find and fix the ticking problem Cappelle? I have a Giant bike with the same problem. It is definately coming from the crank area and sounds like the chain or the chainrings or chainring bolts. So I bought a new chain, new chainrings and new bolts. No luck. It still clicks away on all chainrings and at all cadences. The crank arms are on tight. I guess I'll have to check the bottom bracket. Any other ideas anyone?

Steve-o
As i mentioned in my earlier post, its most likely from the crank. Mine was due to poor greased crank bearings. the Giant dealer rectified it within an hour. Replaced the damaged pitted bearings and repacked the crank. Never been better.
Good Luck!
Stu

Stu,
Thanks for the reply. Yeah, I'm thinking it is the bottom bracket bearings - but it's strange 'cuz the sound seems to come from the chainrings or chainring bolts, both of which I replaced. I'll try inspecting the bb next. Sure hope to fix it 'cuz the constant ticking sound is driving me nuts!

steve.. i had a similar issue. only that it wasnt my crank. it was my pedals...i think dirt somehow got in the screw location..donno what its called. but i unscrewed both pedals and cleaned them both out and put them back on, and the noise went again...not sure if this helps though...