My zesty is creaking under heavy pedalling/'thrutching'. Its less than 10 rides old. Still does it when I'm being very light on the handle bars so don't think its stem / bar / headset.
Seatpost and saddle rails have been greased.
Shock link and mounts have been unbolted and cleaned (just with a rag, obviously no degreaser/WD40 or other stupidness).
Its got a 4 ride old replacement BB in. Well greased when I put it in, the creaking didn't start till 2 rides or so after that, so assuming its not that and the cranks do still spin freely? How would that creak anyhow?
Only thing I haven't checked are the main bearings and the chainrings. Chainring bolts never been touched and the rear end still moves very smooth (having removed the shock).
Any other ideas? Maybe this is why so many people ride Orange 5's 
