Seat post creaking

[grayedout]

I thought for a couple of ride my head set had grit in it , but after working on my new DH fork set up and cleaning the head set , its still there and turns out to my my seat post (i think) has anyone had a problem with theres .. I am not sure I even like the SP much anyway but did really what to replace it after 3 weeks
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[jwrx]

I had the gen 1 Command post that came with my Stumpjumper in 2012...it was horrendous, creaked and broke within 1 year of riding. Fast forward 6 years...i get what I assumed would be a improved Command post with my 2018 levo...nope...creaks ...doesnt hold the seat well, and busts my balls when i want to raise it

Will be taking it off and installing my 3 year old reverb which is still creak free and silky smooth action

 

[grayedout]

I had the gen 1 Command post that came with my Stumpjumper in 2012...it was horrendous, creaked and broke within 1 year of riding. Fast forward 6 years...i get what I assumed would be a improved Command post with my 2018 levo...nope...creaks ...doesnt hold the seat well, and busts my balls when i want to raise it

Will be taking it off and installing my 3 year old reverb which is still creak free and silky smooth action

Ok so I also had the seat angle drop back when I first got the bike and so did my son! we keep tightening the thing now that some ok but the bloody creaking is a pain , the Kenevo is so quite and solid its the only noise I hear.

 

[grayedout]

So if I was buying a new post which one ????

 

[jwrx]

If u getting a dropper, i recommend the Reverb or the KS, both served me well for many years with no issues.

My levo is also super solid...the only sound is from the damn seat post clamp

 

[grayedout]

If u getting a dropper, i recommend the Reverb or the KS, both served me well for many years with no issues.

My levo is also super solid...the only sound is from the damn seat post clamp

Cheers Jwrx, I just did a quick search and man there all £150 to + £200 ..!! anyway to fix the creaking Lol

 

[MattyB]

Try the Brand X, everyone I know who has one likes it and they are a lot more affordable - tend to be on special at CRC and Wiggle a couple of times a year too...

Wiggle | Brand-X Ascend Dropper Seatpost | Seat Posts

 

[Kaelidoz]

Just so you know, you'll probably have a little play/wobble with the Brand-X but it's minor (I don't feel it while riding).

 

[grayedout]

Just so you know, you'll probably have a little play/wobble with the Brand-X but it's minor (I don't feel it while riding).

Hmm not sure I want wobble , will look for reverb or KS offer I think soon

 

[eFat]

Are you 100% sure it's the seat post?

For a new dropper I would look at the OneUp. I have a Reverb Stealth and a KS LEV DX and I'm pleased with both.

 

[grayedout]

Are you 100% sure it's the seat post?

For a new dropper I would look at the OneUp. I have a Reverb Stealth and a KS LEV DX and I'm pleased with both.

No will be looking into it next week , my son said it the connection to the seat rails but we will see.. with check oneUp cheers I like there Pedals thinking about a set of flats

 

[Al Boneta]

I went with the Bike Yoke Revive post. It comes in 34.9 and up to 185mm of travel.

 

[grayedout]

I went with the Bike Yoke Revive post. It comes in 34.9 and up to 185mm of travel.

I went with the Bike Yoke Revive post. It comes in 34.9 and up to 185mm of travel.

Wow £350 ! nice

 

[Al Boneta]

Wow £350 ! nice

I’ll be writing a review for Loam Wolf on this post

 

[grayedout]

I’ll be writing a review for Loam Wolf on this post

Nice , let use all have a link to That . After my DH upgrade (and my sons) the seat post will have a wait a while anyway haha

 

[grayedout]

just a question not buying one but how is the Fox dropper , I like the orange/gold look

 

[Doomanic]

Just so you know, you'll probably have a little play/wobble with the Brand-X but it's minor (I don't feel it while riding).

The KS Lev Integra on my Trek and the Nukeproof dropper post on my Mega both have play. I don’t notice it when riding.

 

[Al Boneta]

just a question not buying one but how is the Fox dropper , I like the orange/gold look

The Fox Transfer is one of the most popular dropper posts we sell in the shop. It’s reliable and has a reasonable price and weight.
As good as it is, it still can’t touch the Revive. I have tried them all

 

[Dax]

My Wu creaks. Tighten up the saddle pinch bolt to shut it up.

 

[grayedout]

My Wu creaks. Tighten up the saddle pinch bolt to shut it up.

Thanks my sons thought , connection to saddle

 

[Dax]

When I got mine, I managed to move the angle of it accidently on that clamp bolt, so torqued it up properly. It also stopped it creaking. Since then it's started creaking again, so need to tighten it up a bit more.

As droppers go, I don't have any real issues with it, seems to work ok. Im wary of buying a reverb after all the reliability issues

 

[Doomanic]

Creaking could be metal on metal movement rather than actually being loose. Beware of overtightening and if you can clean all the parts and use some assembly paste/anti-seize compound or at a push graphite grease to aid assembly.

 

[grayedout]

Creaking could be metal on metal movement rather than actually being loose. Beware of overtightening and if you can clean all the parts and use some assembly paste/anti-seize compound or at a push graphite grease to aid assembly.

not heard of that is this the stuff- https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tacx-Carbo...qid=1532283485&sr=8-1&keywords=assembly+paste

 

[Doomanic]

That's for carbon, so I'm not sure, but this should be OK;
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Park-Tool-...f4-8ddc-11e8-8015-cf565b2c5aaa&_encoding=UTF8

 

[Doomanic]

I use this stuff as I get it for free;
FOODLUBE Multipaste

 

[Doomanic]

And yet another post, I'm on fire here...

Don't use Copaslip, it reacts with aluminium.

 

[Donnie797]

When I got mine, I managed to move the angle of it accidently on that clamp bolt, so torqued it up properly. It also stopped it creaking. Since then it's started creaking again, so need to tighten it up a bit more.

As droppers go, I don't have any real issues with it, seems to work ok. Im wary of buying a reverb after all the reliability issues

Same with mine, I've tightened that bolt up real good so the saddle stayed stable.

 

[grayedout]

I use this stuff as I get it for free;
FOODLUBE Multipaste

thats expensive stuff ( i guess cos its food safe) found this -
Anti-Seize Compound ASC-1
https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=Anti-Seize+Compound+ASC-1

 

[Doomanic]

thats expensive stuff ( i guess cos its food safe) found this -
Anti-Seize Compound ASC-1
https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=Anti-Seize+Compound+ASC-1

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[grayedout]

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didn't see your link Cheers !