QR as in quick release? From the wheel's hub? They're alloy on the minimal. Although it's hard to see where the noise comes from in the head tube area, it's definitely coming from there.
My caad9 creaked badly, had various mechanics address the BB to cure the problem. Finally the ever brilliant Dan Braid @ sigma Kingston diagnosed the headset was at fault! Said sound travelled down down tube
QR as in quick release? From the wheel's hub? They're alloy on the minimal. Although it's hard to see where the noise comes from in the head tube area, it's definitely coming from there.