Thank you all for your advice and expertise! Checked all the other potential symptoms, not the cause. Brought to a second shop after I thought the first one wasn't very skilled--and second reputable shop put in Wheels MFG bearings and they didn't creak for a while.
Going to try the following--wouldn't mind warrantying for a new Cannondale Frame
If it doesn't work, looks like its time for a new crankset...
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Originally Posted by CiclistiCliff
Place your foot on the NDS chainstay behind the BB shell. Press slightly while holding the seatpost clamp area and handlebar.
Now repeat on the DS.
Does it creak?
If yes, the frame is dead. Warranty it. Also look for surface cracks around the bb shell/sleeve and behind the seat tube/bb shell area.
Crude method? Yes, kinda, but I've found many damaged frames this way after chasing creaks and whatnot.
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