Thread: Weird creaking
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Old 09-20-15 | 05:39 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 suggest you check spoke tension, but before doing any tightening flex the crossing of the spokes. You may find roughness at some of those points from flexing due to insufficient spoke tension. If so then smooth the areas with emery paper, tension the spokes and see if the problem resolves.
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