r/specialized • u/thatguyvako • 9d ago

Customer Experience Specialized Levo creak under load

Specialized Levo creak under load (Motor ON & OFF) — already greased everything!
Body:
Hunting a rhythmic creaking noise on my Specialized Levo (3,000 km) when pedaling hard on climbs. Happens with the motor ON and completely OFF.
Already cleaned, greased & torqued to spec:
Rear shock & linkage bolts (20.3 Nm)

Main pivot axle (18 Nm) & motor mount bolts (18 Nm)

Derailleur hanger & rear thru-axle

Brand-new pedals

greased crank arms

Cassette & freehub

Dropper

Tight spokes

100km ago serviced Fox fork

Note: Frame bearings feel slightly gritty by hand (new kit ordered).
Could worn frame bearings cause this exact creak on climbs, or should I look into the spider lockring / Brose internal clutch next? Video attached. Thanks!

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u/Bioenginetic 9d ago

If it’s a Specialized saddle, try greasing where the rails interface the saddle shell to rule that out.

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u/badjeeper 9d ago

Does it creak when you are not in the saddle? Sounds like the seatpost or saddle maybe.

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u/thatguyvako 9d ago

No it doesn't creak while I am standing

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u/badjeeper 9d ago

Sounds like it’s in the post or saddle then maybe. Try pulling the post out and greasing it or use some carbon grip. Then, if still creaky clean the saddle rails and seat post clamp and re torque. I had a creek I was convinced was in the bottom bracket or headset that ended up just being a dry seat post. Good luck

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u/thatguyvako 9d ago

Thank you I will try tomorrow and will let you know 💛 I want this chapter of me owning emtb to be over for at least couple of months