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Sorted my creaking!
Turned out it wasn't the drive train, despite that it was my pedalling producing them. Rather the seat post has enough play and thanks to a flexing frame. So that all got greased up properly, sorted.
Should consider replacing it by something slightly wider for a better fit.

Meh, need to take a class on how to use a forum...

Have a go at your LKS (local knitting shop).

^^You can run 28s on 19mm rims, no problem.

You can run 32s on 19 mm rims, no problem.
I once had a go with 38 (or 45? - somewhere in between) on my skinny 19 mm rim, that works too.

That'll give you hard skin

Not that I'm complaining or hoping for zero costs to get away with.

Guess I was trying to fool my self a bit with getting away without giving enough attention for service after a long period of work the bike has done. Simply checking the chain and trueness of a wheel is just not enough.
Must have finally reached the point where more service is needed and will do so, once parts arrive.

That's true, I also have my lazy days and splash the cash on a train. Which is not a bad thing and can be a relieve if you do happen to be just too knackered to through yourself on a bike. Though it begins to hurt once you start wasting your 'service money' on public transport.

wut?

Though it should be pointed out, that you can order done by the builder and it's not a single project..

Should be interesting seeing it weigh a ton after a ride in the rain.

You'd need to be a monkey for that reach.

Damn, just ordered cranks, BB and pedals. About time these shitty platform/spd Shimanos get thrown off, though I'm not sure if I need new cranks. Spares never hurt, no?

I was advised to try sorting out the creaking with a new BB, as my mechanic did point out I'm a harsh rider and it doesn't surprise him if components begin to disintegrate below my saddle.
Meh, cycling isn't all that cheap after all.
Sadly, my 20 km commute is also coming to its end in two weeks.

HHSB is too mainstream. Lets close this thread and go anti or into some other direction, at least.

Edit: that goes to a post a page before...

that looks cool ^

deffo no porn though.

That makes sense.

Someone's trying to divide by zero here.

Thought they build tractors?

Are your chain ring bolts tight enough? I have found this to be a source of creaking in the drive train in the past.

They're fine.

Going to consult a bike mechanic I trust. He'll sort that out no time.

Creaks are scary.

That's what I have. Never really desbelieved it's longevity, though how many times do you ever have to mess around with them?
Might be just not tight enough yet.

They're sealed. They where mounted around last autumn and went on without problems until the first proper climb some time ago. Since then it creaks.

It can't be true such a cartridge can be so easily wrecked? Though it is some cheapish Shimano thingy being used here. I do ride hard too.

Had a blast a the BB today. Now BB, cranks and pedals have been redone - the cracking persists. If I pull/push on the cranks (not touching the pedals) the cracking can still be heard, which is then transmitted over into the frame. The square tapers and threads look all fine.

What now?

The title of this thread already states it's usefulness.

I use a water pipe below a ceiling and simply hook the saddle in. Not stable, but enough for easy stuff.
If force is needed: bike on floor, or vice.

Inappropriate colour fail for naming.

That would make the game boring.

Anyway, I'm not having so much pleasure at the moment as the power transmission is creaking like mad. Refitting cranks & pedals have not solved the problem so far. Now I hope it is the BB needing a refit. Hope this to be solved soon, as I do need it, and have to go far distances.

If you ride enough you'll adapt and be able to spin quicker, stay fresh and beast those hills you'd be walking. No bad thing at all.

this.

Mr 52/15 would have to go around 28mph to be doing a moderate 100rpm (which is a good cadence to be aiming for on the road) it's risible to hear people saying that 70-80GI is "too spinny".

I'm getting to the point and think 46:16 is getting spinier. But there is no point in going higher as there is enough metal on the road to be avoided with a gear you can move on quicker rather than having pure top speed.

That said, training will make you go higher. Certain aspects of terrain will affect your choice, and of course bragging. :)

risers 2.0 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.