Creaking

[OakLeaf]

My handlebars have been creaking on climbs ever since the last time I swapped stems. I put a torque wrench on it as always, but I probably torqued the bolts to the lower end of their range (don't recall specifically). I think I'll just live with the creaking, actually, as long as the bars aren't moving around - lower torque means less chance that they will break or bend in a crash.

[marni]

my "bebe" has several creaks and clicks which have been with me almost since I started riding in spite of having been taken apart, checked, relubed, rechained, regeared, re derailleiur etc. I have decided it is just the bike talking to me, and functioning happily. I start to worry when I don't hear the familiar litany or hear anything new. I gues it's one her "endearing qualities." :0

[Catrin]

heheh, when I saw this thread title my mind went to physical creaking, not bike creaking...obviously more caffeine is needed this morning so I can read straight Owlie, glad to learn I was wrong

[Owlie]

Occasionally I'll misread what section threads are in, so I'm not surprised. But no, nothing's making noise here. I'm a little young for that, statistically speaking!

[Owlie]

It was creaking on today's ride again. I took it into the shop, so I'll find out what's wrong with it (and maybe have it back?) probably by Wednesday or Thursday. I doubt it'll need replacing. I know the components on this thing are crap, but I shouldn't need a new BB after 550 miles...

Now I have to find something else to do with my weekend.

[Grits]

I think mine had to be replaced at about 2,000 miles, which is still too soon. The LBS said that the bike came with a low end bracket and replaced it with a higher quality one. Whatever. Fortunately, it was not a very expensive part.

[Owlie]

I think mine had to be replaced at about 2,000 miles, which is still too soon. The LBS said that the bike came with a low end bracket and replaced it with a higher quality one. Whatever. Fortunately, it was not a very expensive part.

Okay. That's good to know. This is the first year I've been putting miles on her, so in a way, I'm not surprised if it's loose. The last 1.5 seasons I had her, things didn't have a chance to loosen up or stretch!