Although I've read some similar posts on creaks, I'm nearly at my wit's end. I have a stock 2009 Masi Fixie Speciale that has developed an creak. It sounds like it's coming from the seat post, but I realize that it could originate from anywhere and resonate throughout the frame. It only creaks when I'm in the saddle. I've tried the following in the order listed:
Greased and tightened pedals. Greased the saddle rails and clamp. Greased the seatpost and seatpost collar. Repositioned the seatpost collar relative to the sawcut in the seat tube. Removed bottom bracket and greased the threads before re-installing. Greased bolt threads and tightened crank arms. Verified that the wheel bearings were tightened without any play. I also swapped the seatpost & saddle from my Trek 1000 - it seemed just a little better, but not by much. Finally, I bought a Thomson seatpost collar and installed it using the recommended 25 in lbs torque - again, it seems better, but still creaks.
The next thing that I was thinking of trying was to buy a Thomson or good quality seatpost. Does anyone have any other ideas? I love the bike, but it sure takes away some of the enjoyment when riding. Thanks much!
Greased and tightened pedals. Greased the saddle rails and clamp. Greased the seatpost and seatpost collar. Repositioned the seatpost collar relative to the sawcut in the seat tube. Removed bottom bracket and greased the threads before re-installing. Greased bolt threads and tightened crank arms. Verified that the wheel bearings were tightened without any play. I also swapped the seatpost & saddle from my Trek 1000 - it seemed just a little better, but not by much. Finally, I bought a Thomson seatpost collar and installed it using the recommended 25 in lbs torque - again, it seems better, but still creaks.
The next thing that I was thinking of trying was to buy a Thomson or good quality seatpost. Does anyone have any other ideas? I love the bike, but it sure takes away some of the enjoyment when riding. Thanks much!