Have noticed this a bit recently since the 957 went back together. I am sure it is the 14 year old original BB, and I am also using the original crankset I believe. I have felt a tiny amount of play when pulling the crank back and forth. Is there a good chance the play and the creaking is coming from the BB which needs replacing? The audible noise definitely is coming from down in the front mech/pedals/gears, kind of area..... know what I mean LOL.
Creaking when peddling with some power
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Well if you have play it could be the BB or that the cranks are loose on the BB axle. You will to take the crank of for that and check the square taper has not had it edges rounded off. If it isn't that then its the BB.
Normally you test the BB for play by hlding the bike firmly and pushing down on the pedals and any play can be felt.
Normally you test the BB for play by hlding the bike firmly and pushing down on the pedals and any play can be felt.
shovelon
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This link has many of the possible causes for your 957 creaking. The likelyhood of it being the BB is rare, but could happen.
http://idriders.com/proflex/tech/tech_op3.shtml
Aside from these, you might check your seatpost and upper shock bushings. I usually spray some lube in the suspected areas.
http://idriders.com/proflex/tech/tech_op3.shtml
Aside from these, you might check your seatpost and upper shock bushings. I usually spray some lube in the suspected areas.
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Try a different pair of pedals...... 
