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My saddle creaks. Not all the time, but maybe 75% of the time. I've been quite happy with it (although I am getting some soreness on my sit bones after longer rides so it may be time to look for something else) and I don't really want to replace it, but the creaking is driving me nuts. Any suggestions?
Oh, if it helps, the creaking happens when I lean on the nose at all. It also sometimes happens when I'm sitting back a little farther. Hehe I'm sure that really clarified things. :p
You can try loosening the clamp and re-tightening it.
But mine's been ticking, and I know a rail's coming loose and it's time to replace it.
A little grease on the rails? Particularly if the saddle itself rubs against the rail. I had a saddle where I needed to apply grease between the rails where it met the nose.
Is it a Brooks? If so, it probably needs to be re-tensioned.
Veronica
Wear earplugs?
;) heeheehee :D
I would spray the metal parts under the saddle with a tiny bit of WD40.
I've used it on squeaky bike pedals and door hinges -- made them quiet as dust in a church.
I wouldn't use WD-40 but silicone spray might work well.
I tried squirting some T9 into the space where the rails go into the saddle frame, to no avail. I also tried removing the seatpost, cleaning and lubing it, and putting it back in, but unsurprisingly that didn't do a thing, either. I'm going to try loosening and re-tightening the bolts holding the saddle to the seatpost next.
BTW this is a Jett 143 we're talking about. I bought it in July 2007 and have put about 12,500 miles on it since then. If I bought another Jett, am I likely to have the same issues?
Graphite lubricant? I've never tried it, but I've read it works on saddle squeaks.
I recently had a really annoying creak/clicking sound coming from the saddle area.
Turned out to be the seatpost.
No matter how minor, after a few hours' ride even the slightest creak can drive you nuts! I hope you find yours soon!
Just one point - you say you lubed your seatpost. I'm assuming it's not carbon - or if it is, you used carbon paste and not standard lube?
Sorry, don't mean to insult your intelligence - just a knee-jerk reaction!
Here is advice from Georgena Terry, founder of Terry Precision Bicycles, about silencing a squeaky saddle:Quote:
Originally Posted by kfergos
https://www.terrybicycles.com/faq/in...=15&artlang=en
By the way, T9 is a waxy substance not made to stop squeaks, but to provide a filmy protectant against rust and dirt.
WD40 is a lubricant that could work on your saddle rails. Use a small amount. This is might be the easiest fix. (Don't use WD40 on other components of your bike, only the seat parts -- not the chain.)
Silicone sprays sometimes aren't intended for metal-to-metal surfaces, so check out the product specs if you're going to buy one of those.