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.
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Thread: Shut that saddle up!
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05-10-2009, 02:52 AM #1
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Shut that saddle up!
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05-10-2009, 03:14 AM #2
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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.Speed comes from what you put behind you. - Judi Ketteler
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05-10-2009, 04:04 AM #3
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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.
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05-10-2009, 04:12 AM #4
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Is it a Brooks? If so, it probably needs to be re-tensioned.
Veronica
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05-10-2009, 11:02 AM #5
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Wear earplugs?
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05-10-2009, 11:35 AM #6
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Wd40
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.Last edited by kathybiker; 05-10-2009 at 11:37 AM.
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05-17-2009, 05:20 AM #7
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I wouldn't use WD-40 but silicone spray might work well.
Ana
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