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08-03-06 | 09:50 AM

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yangmusa

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Joined: Aug 2005

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From: San Francisco, California

Bikes: Brompton H6, Schwinn Mirada, Cruzbike Sofrider. Used to own: ICE B1, 2 F-frame Moultons, Koga Myata Elevation 5000 mtb, Challenge Hurricane, Riese & Mueller Birdy Silver, Actionbent Tidalwave 3

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Originally Posted by spambait11

I thought the creaking on my Bike Friday also came from the headset and stem. Turns out it was the seatmast hinge area. Perhaps tightening the quick-releases holding your seatpost may do it?

I'll check that - I'm tall, so the seatpost is looooong. I've noticed that sound carries really well in the frame, like the brake cables slapping the main tube will make the whole frame go GOING! Still, I really suspect the riser joint, because when I consciously flex the bars with my hands it also makes a noise. Of course, I'm sitting in the saddle at the time, so the force could equally well make the seatpost creak..

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Try removing the riser and tightening the headset.

I can't say I've noticed any play in the headset, but I'll ask someone with more know-how!

Thanks

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