Old 07-20-12 | 07:39 AM
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cny-bikeman
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Bikes: 2008 Novara Randonee - love it. Previous bikes:Motobecane Mirage, 1972 Moto Grand Jubilee (my fave), Jackson Rake 16, 1983 C'dale ST500.

I would bypass the bottom bracket and cranks for now, as the sound goes away when weight is off the hb. Sometimes tightening is not enough - if parts are dry or have any kind of contamination flexing can still produce noise. Try lubricating any parts in the handlebar/stem assembly that meet.
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