NoWhammies

Ok, update time. The bike fit did not move my saddle height at all, so I was left to solve that problem after the fit. Interesting though, the bike fitter suggested my bike is too small for me. Which might explain why I am feeling cramped in the cockpit. So now I do not know what to do

Anyway. What I have done so far:

• Removed seat post
• Cleaned post thoroughly with rubbing alcohol
• Put grease between the wedge and the seat post, per the manual
• Put carbon paste on the front and back (but not the sides) of the seat post and wedge
• Put grease on the part of the saddle that is not rough but is making contact with the bike's top tube
• Tightened to 5.5 Nm. Max per manual is 6 Nm.

I have done two rides with this setup and the first ride had zero creaks. The second ride had some creaks here and there but NOTHING like it use to be. I need to get the bike out for several more rides and see if the problem has been solved. I am keeping my fingers crossed that the combination of carbon paste on the gritty parts of the seat post/wedge combined with grease on the smooth part of the seatpost that is in contact with the top tube will have solved my problem. Time will tell I suppose.

Thank you to everyone who chimed in.