Originally Posted by
chagzuki
Creaking is probably coming from the frame hinge rather than the handlepost. If you look at the inside of the plates is there any paint worn away?
I've put my ear to the frame hinge and handlepost hinge whilst a friend applied a load. Definitely from the handlepost. Amazing how loud it is with your ear against it!
I'm considering swapping my new handlepost for the old one. Will the radius v fit?