The only thing I don't like about my Summit is that I cannot seem to stay awake while on stand. <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle> I have noticed the noise also, and I have found that if I push the cables far into the shaft, with no more than one notch showing on each side, that this just about eliminates the noise. I also replace the shrink tubing every year or two. Hopes this helps.