I have a bit of creaking on my 2020 Giant Defy. Not sure if it’s the cranks, the chain rings, or maybe even the bearings causing the creaking.

The bike has about 1000 miles on it now…and it wouldn’t hurt to pull the cranks etc and give it all a good cleaning/inspection.


What tools should I be looking at? I don’t mind spending a bit, but don’t want to buy top-of-the line if there are cheaper options that work just as well. I do NOT want to make any DIY tools, so that’s out.