Originally Posted by
NoRacer
I had a creak like that once. It came from how I had the QR locked. I released the QR making sure that the wheel was centered and locked it back down. Creak gone.
A mistake some people make (including myself at one time) is using the QR like a wing nut. After locking it down, they give it a little clockwise turn to "tighten it down more".
Yes, I had looked at making sure my wheels were properly seated in teh dropouts. This was a loud MF sound. I think the cassette or that spindle the cassette slides onto was misaligned or something. I'm pretty sure the creak is gone but won't know for sure until I get out. I had to deal with the the creak the whole ride yesterday out at Loch Raven. Not sure if it hindered my progress mechanically but certainly psychologically. Love that Morgan Mill Rd. climb.
That Bike Jam cat 5 sold out quick. I may ride down there to take part in the festivities and watch the races.