So I got a great ride in at BYT today, but I have the most RIDICULOUS squeak ever. I had the same issue 2 nights ago at Beatty and I used some WD Silicon spray (please don't holler at me, it is all that I had) on my lower pivot point, just above the bottom bracket and the squeak went completely away.

Today I hopped on my bike and the squeak was back and 12 times worse. I sprayed more silicon spray in that pivot, as well as the others, with no improvement. What should I be using on that pivot point? Tri-flow? Also, I noticed that pivot point was very loose the other day so I tightened it, and it appears to be loose ago. How do I know how tight to tighten it?

I have a Cannondale RZ 120 One.  I have attached a picture of the bike.  I can only find a right hand side picture, but have circle where the pivot is in question.  The pivot is an inner piece that is about an 8mm allen that goes all of the way through, and then a bolt that you hold while tightening the allen.  I would like to get this right so I am not damaging anything.   

I will try and post a picture of my bike later of the exact spot.

Thanks for any help.

Justin

I know...it was my only option at the time.  I am going to try some tri-flow, but I am more interested in how tight that bolt is supposed to be.  I have put in a service request to Cannondale to answer that.

I know the problem, it's a clunkendale!

You either need to take it to a LBS or find C-dales instructions for torque on the offending pivot point (would need a quality torque wrench).  Use the locktite that they recommend (probably blue) to hold the bold to the correct torque specs.  How many miles on the bike?  Do not spray anything on the PP, that is only a temporary fix and may harm any claim you have.  May be time for a pivot overhaul.........