I have been experiencing a noise while pedaling that sounds like the chain snapping from being caught and occurs on the same location (hard to pinpoint so is similar to a clicking noise); about the two o'clock through the 4 o'clock on the left pedal. Very distinct as three clicks. I can feel some kind of impact on the pedal. The noise is louder at slow speed; power is off and becomes less evident with increasing rpm (speed). The bike is a CREO SL Turbo EVO.
I reviewed similar threads, and I have essentially done all suggestions (new chain, new pulleys, tighten all screws, lubed every suggested joint) and now seems to be worse than when I started. The noise cannot be replicated when on a rack with no weight on the bike, it pedals quite smoothly and very quiet. Can't see how the motor is the problem since I rarely use power and there is no noise when on the rack. I've tried to see if the chainring has specific misalignment on the given locations since they are so predictable but does not seem to have any damage. Appreciate any additional suggestions as I run out of alternatives (hoping to avoid the shop).
I reviewed similar threads, and I have essentially done all suggestions (new chain, new pulleys, tighten all screws, lubed every suggested joint) and now seems to be worse than when I started. The noise cannot be replicated when on a rack with no weight on the bike, it pedals quite smoothly and very quiet. Can't see how the motor is the problem since I rarely use power and there is no noise when on the rack. I've tried to see if the chainring has specific misalignment on the given locations since they are so predictable but does not seem to have any damage. Appreciate any additional suggestions as I run out of alternatives (hoping to avoid the shop).