Shut that saddle up!

[kathybiker]

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.

[Ana]

I wouldn't use WD-40 but silicone spray might work well.

[kfergos]

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?

[redrhodie]

Graphite lubricant? I've never tried it, but I've read it works on saddle squeaks.

[SnappyPix]

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!

[OnTerryOh]

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.

Here is advice from Georgena Terry, founder of Terry Precision Bicycles, about silencing a squeaky saddle:

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.