Originally Posted by
mediccody
Regardless of what is causing the creaking, I would like to make sure that my crank and spindle tapers match so that my crank set does not get destroyed. I'm pretty sure the sound is coming from my tapered spindle/crank interface. If it is my pedals or bottom bracket, that is simple enough.
Someone else is having a 'creaking noise' problem on another thread. I suggested that the spindle/crank connecting point may be dry. This may be your problem, too. What I do is remove the cranks. Coat the spindle w/Loctite Extreme Repair Adhesive. Put the cranks back on. Ususally, this solves the 'squeaking'. If not it may be another problem. Yeah, I'm not sure about the taper issue, you may want to go to SB for that answer. BTW, I use the blue Thread Locker in the red tube for the crank bolts as sometimes they can unthread and fall out. Especially on the NDS.