Creaking Frame - Planet X SL Pro Carbon

amcgill69
amcgill69 Posts: 21
edited June 2008 in Workshop
After four months of use my frame has developed a creak. It's really annoying. I've taken the seatpost off and put it back on again. I've done the same with the bar. It's still there.

It only creaks when I'm in the saddle. When I get out of the saddle on a climb or to sprint it goes away. Any idea what this might be, or what else I should check?

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  • grimpeur
    grimpeur Posts: 230
    Have you tried looking at the seatpost clamp and perhaps applying some grease?

    Allen.
  • amcgill69
    amcgill69 Posts: 21
    No, I'll give that a go. Cheers!
  • grimpeur
    grimpeur Posts: 230
    I actually meant the saddle clamp but try the seatpost clamp as well. Just the threads of the clamp screw, not the clamping surfaces.
  • Gerry Attrick
    Gerry Attrick Posts: 97
    I'd also check the points where the saddle rails mount on the saddle. The saddle material can fret on the rails causing an annoying creak. A quick (small) spray of GT85 usually cures it.
    Perpetuating the myth that Lincolnshire is flat.
  • amcgill69
    amcgill69 Posts: 21
    greased the seatpost. no more creaking - raced 60 miles on it today.

    sorted!

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