Originally Posted by
Goldrush
I lubed the pulleys with grease from the bike shop a couple of times and don't think the noise should come back that quick. I use ProLink chain lube every 500 miles. Not sure about the standing position, but it doesn't usually start whining until several miles into the ride. It's NOT the pedals, I checked.
I had a Specialized saddle that creaked once per crank rotation. I thought it was the bottom bracket but the noise quit when pedaling in the standing position.
The noise was coming from the saddle rails where they enter a plastic block at the front of the saddle. Silicone spray lubricant fixed it.
Al