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Old 04-11-07 | 01:32 AM
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a litte bit fixed
 
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From: Brick Lane, London, UK

Bikes: 24" wheel, fixed, folding airnimal chameleon

bottom bracket clicking

My bottom bracket is clicking quite a bit. I understand that it may need re-greasing. I have a crank puller and a bottom bracket tool and I have done this before, but I am not sure if I did it right. Is there a good online description of how to do this (I have shimano style cranks and bb).
- should you release the chain tension first?
- do you need to remove both cranks?
- do you need to clean the BB and completely re-grease it, or just wipe it and add a bit more grease?
- how much grease should there be?
- is it ok just to tighten up the cups, or should you really take the BB out and clean it etc?
- is just tightening the allen bolt in the center of the cranks enough to get the cranks back on?
etc. etc.

any tips appreciated.
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