Starting to creak

es330
es330 Posts: 46
edited June 2010 in The workshop
My 8 month old Trek 2.3 has started to creak when I lift off the saddle and apply more 'umph'.

Is this normal? :roll:

I can't locate the source though suspect it's around the crank area. Would you advise against WD40?
Trek 2.3 2010

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    no Water Dispersant 40

    get things tightened up or replaced.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • jonny_trousers
    jonny_trousers Posts: 3,588
    Based on my recent experience I would say seriously tighten your crank arms.
  • mudcovered
    mudcovered Posts: 725
    Jonny_Trousers wrote:
    Based on my recent experience I would say seriously tighten your crank arms.

    That is the first think to check.

    Other possible causes:

    1. Handlebar stem clamp
    2. Stem to steerer tube clamp
    3. Bottom bracket cups can also creak in the frame if there is not enough grease applied to the threads.

    Mike

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