Thread: Bottom bracket/spindle questions.
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Old 04-22-18 | 05:38 PM
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The shiney bearing ring on the lower end of the spindle in your first pic looks to me to be compromised, rough. Maybe just a trick of the light.

Originally Posted by polymorphself
Here's a video of what the spindle sounds like after everything is adjusted to the best of my ability. I also put the drive side crank on and it seemed to operate as Ghrumpy mentioned, I'm just not sure if it should be this loud. If not, is my first step replacing the bearings and cages? Also, for the record, theres no grease on the spindle (aside from what may have spilled over from the bearings.

https://youtu.be/NrFZN_h_HRg
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