Aluminum frame life

[shannons dad]

99% of the time, the creaking is coming from a loose crank bolt or bottom bracket. While cause for concern, don't panick about your frame until you've ruled everything else out.

A very good point. My last bike had a mystery creak that persisted even after a complete strip and rebuild. Took it to LBS and the guy told me a little known fact. Put a dab of oil everywhere your outer cables make contact with the frame. Sometimes when you're riding along, they'll be ever so slightly scraping the frame and that causes a bit of squeaking.

 

[Euphoric]

A very good point. My last bike had a mystery creak that persisted even after a complete strip and rebuild. Took it to LBS and the guy told me a little known fact. Put a dab of oil everywhere your outer cables make contact with the frame. Sometimes when you're riding along, they'll be ever so slightly scraping the frame and that causes a bit of squeaking.

ive got a vitus thats at least 12 years old now.

rides like new