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Mountain bike’s stem and bar are making a creeking noise, what can I do?

What is causing my mountain bike’s stem/bar to be so creeky?
I have an Easton handlebar and a Raceface diablos stem and recently I have been hearing a creeking sound to it. I have heard this sound come from other people’s bikes before as well.

That you have noticed that others with the same setup have the same noise there is probably little you can do, but trt this…

Loosen up all the bolts (steerer and handlebar) and very carefully retorque them in small steps to keep everything even. Do NOT put oil or grease on the stem/bar. You may place a thin film of grease on the steerer… but not oil.

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