Started after around 300km or so. I first thought it was the "popular" seatpost creaking issue many have reported, but after trying both the official carbon paste method and the community grease method, I still have this issue, and I'm starting to think it's something else.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/-smfR3kI9N4
It's not the best quality since there's a lot of bike and traffic noise, but in reality it's much louder and consistent. Looks like it's also consistent with pedaling, and more obvious when more torque is applied and cadence is lower. To me it sounds like it's coming from right drivetrain or pedals but I could be wrong since it's very hard to pinpoint this while riding. I first thought it happens only when seated (hence the seatpost issue), but today I heard it standing as well (but much milder than when seated).
by playaz3
2 Comments
I’d first rule out the seat post and saddle by being 100% sure it still appears when you pedal and absolutely not touching the saddle at all.
tighten and torque chainring bolts. clean and grease thru axles. clean and grease pedal threads