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[Closed] The ultimate creaking bike check list???

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So, I just cannot stop my recently built Kinesis Aithein road bike from creaking when pedalling under load....

So far I've checked...

Chainset and bb (new ones fitted)
Rear quick release
Headset
Seatpost & saddle
Rear quick release
Cassette tight
Stem/bars
Pedals / cleat

Any other thoughts?


 
Posted : 08/09/2013 4:44 pm
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Chainring bolts.
Chain
Rear mech
Front mech
Your knees


 
Posted : 08/09/2013 4:45 pm
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Rear hanger?

Spokes?


 
Posted : 08/09/2013 4:48 pm
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Rear hub

Seat post in the frame even when out of the saddle

Saddle rails


 
Posted : 08/09/2013 4:49 pm
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Knees / hips?


 
Posted : 08/09/2013 4:58 pm
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Just greased everything (well, I heard hairspray is good for fixing a carbon seatpost on the seat post/frame interface) you guys mentioned and a bit of cake in the absence of anything for my knees 😉

A few sprints up the hill out the front door and I seem to have cured it. Fingers crossed! Will ride it to work tomorrow for a proper test out.....


 
Posted : 08/09/2013 6:34 pm

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