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Even the best racing bike will show signs of wear after several kilometres of cycling. These do not necessarily only have to be of a visual nature. It can happen that components start to make noises that they did not make when you bought them. Squeaking on a road bike is not only annoying, but can also lead to wear, depending on the part and cause - if this is not the cause. A check is therefore highly recommended. We will show you how easy it can be - for example on the saddle and the seat post.
Noise on a road bike: checking the saddle and seat post
The creaking only occurs when you are sitting; as soon as you get out of the saddle, it is gone? This is a clear case for a check of the saddle frame and post clamp. Grasp the saddle by the nose and tail and try to twist and tilt it in relation to the frame. If it is not possible to determine exactly where the noise is coming from, you can treat the saddle and post clamps straight away.
Checking the saddle
The saddle frame often creaks in the plastic shell. Here you can use something containing silicone Spray oil into all mounting points of the rack. Allow it to take effect briefly before checking again to ensure that it has settled.
Disassemble the support into individual parts
It is best to completely disassemble the prop head and thoroughly clean all small parts and grease at least the screw heads. But be careful: If in doubt, consult the manufacturer! Some prop manufacturers advise against using grease on screws or clamping surfaces due to the necessary friction or self-locking of the screws.
Column clamping
Some grease can also be applied under the classic clamps, which are slipped onto the round seat tube, and to the bolt. Integrated cone clamps should be dismantled and cleaned, but only the clamping screw should be greased. Otherwise the clamp may no longer hold properly. Grease can be applied to the post itself if the frame and post are made of metal, for example aluminium. If carbon fibre is used, be sure to use special assembly paste and keep the tightening torque low.
Jens Klötzer
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