Shut that saddle up!

**kfergos** · 05-10-2009, 02:52 AM

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.

**OakLeaf** · 05-10-2009, 03:14 AM

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.

**Thorn** · 05-10-2009, 04:04 AM

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.

**Veronica** · 05-10-2009, 04:12 AM

Is it a Brooks? If so, it probably needs to be re-tensioned.

Veronica

**lph** · 05-10-2009, 11:02 AM

Wear earplugs?

heeheehee

**kathybiker** · 05-10-2009, 11:35 AM

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** · 05-17-2009, 05:20 AM

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

**kfergos** · 05-17-2009, 02:21 PM

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** · 05-17-2009, 05:20 PM

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

**SnappyPix** · 05-19-2009, 09:36 AM

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** · 05-26-2009, 06:31 AM

Originally Posted by 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.

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.

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