But, Stapfam, my joints aren't made of titanium (yet), and they creak every morning getting out of bed. Hard plastic shoe soles have been a great source of creaking for me-- whether they were slotted cleats or clipless. Where the plastic meets the metal is good for a creak from time to time. Usually, a shot of spray lube on contacting surfaces helps-- as well as tightening screws.
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