Okay everybody, I would like your help. I've recently began hearing noises coming from my bike and I have no idea what it might be so put your detective gear on see if you guys can help figure it out because I sure can't. So here's what we know:

-the bike started making a noise every now and then when I'm out of the saddle riding - sounds like it's coming from the steerer tube/head tube/fork area. the noise is a clicking and creeking sound while riding; similar to that of when a pedal clicks or squeaks(?)

-recently swapped the stem (not sure if it's related but you never know); have carbon bars

-makes a creeking sound when I just pick the front of the bike up and turn the front wheel from side to side. it makes the noise during the end part of the movement but doesn't do it all the time when i try this.

Can you guys think of what this might be? I mean it could be anything from some screw being too tight to something needing to be lubed in that front area to something ready to break. I'm only concerned because I have only one bike - one to train on, climb on, beat on, and race on!

Thanks!