Yep, the pedal overhaul seems to have done the trick. I was finally able to get in a ride yesterday after work and for two hours I road in silence. At last my bike was silent. I groan, pant, wheeze, and some other stuff. Now the question becomes, do I buy new pedals anyway just so I can do it all over again?
I’m seriously thinking of getting a pair of the Rivendell designed Grip Kings.
Aloha!