Originally Posted by
ottawa_adam
A loose quick release should be easy to fix. The quick release has two parts to the locking mechanism: the lever and the bolt. With the lever in the loosened position, simply hand tighten the bolt (usually it's an allen bolt), enough so that when you tighten the lever, it should hold the seat securely. Hopefully this will do the trick.
That is a start...I also ditch most of the QR seat bolts ASAP. I only keep them on my mtb's. The creaking is likely related to the loose seat post.
Aaron
