Creaking Saddle....Grrrrrr!

[JanT]

Laura,
I have a TREK 6700, and had the same problem with the creaking saddle when it was new. I tried lubing/greasing the middle section, and made sure I had clamps really tight on the seat rails. That helped. That creaking can drive you crazy! Hope you can resolved it without a trip to the LBS. Maybe others have some tricks, too.

[Cdalekat]

My creaking saddle was driving me absolutely crazy. I finally mentioned it to my LBS, and the mechanic simply tightened the rail clamp. Presto, no more creaking.

I felt very silly that I hadn't managed to tighten it enough on my own. But, in my defense, I was trying with a little portable tool... the mechanic had a huge lever arm with his tools!

[TwoWeims]

Thanks for that input. Took her out last night and greased her up a little, and didn't hear another noise out of her!! : ) It was a great moment...and life is now good again!

[JanT]

Ah, the sounds of silence! Glad it's better and you can have your sanity back.