Originally Posted by
50voltphantom
Swapped out the Phil BB I had originally used on my last Steamroller for a generic one. I never had problems with it in my previous 'roller but every since I took it out of that frame I've haven't been able to get it to run quiet. My previous Steamroller had a different Phil BB in it when it was stolen and that one had no issues. The one I took out yesterday made noise in both of my new bikes I've tried it in. The crank tapers showed some slight gouging from the end of the spindle but it's working well now. Not sure what was going on.
Rattles, creaks, and squeaks anywhere on a bike are the worst! I cannot abide them.
One of the things I love about my Steamroller--there are many--is that it's solid, smooth, and quiet.* Everything on it is quiet. It's not light or fast, but I can ride it on any surface and never hear the kinds of noises that should not come from any well built bike. Glad you got yours figured out.
* Is that technically three things? Might as well make it four: it's also durable.