Originally Posted by
EraserGirl
i did it!
i did it!
once i bought up the bearings and the grease
i knew exactly what to do.
the grease is sticky enough to hold the bearings in place.
then it was just like playing Operation..
and i did see that if you tighten the cup too much you lose the smooth glide
so you have to back it out before attaching the locking nut.
thanks folks for holding my hand.
i'm gonna feel smug about this all day.
another newbie question HOW smooth should it spin?
in otherwords how can i tell i have them in just right?
seems to me if there is naught in there but balls and grease and it turns smoothly
i'm kinda done
but should it spin faster?
thanks!!!
It won't necessarily spin "fast" but it should definitely spin without hesitation. If you have a new sealed cartridge BB (or have access to one) feel how it spins. It doesn't feel like metal/metal it (the spindle) almost feels as if it is suspended in grease (of course there should be no lateral play).
But I could also phrase it this way, you will definitely know if it is too tight, and you will definitely know if it is too loose, just get it right in between there, and patience pays off.
Originally Posted by
wrk101
Easiest to adjust with just the crank side installed (leave the other crank arm off). Makes it easier to get your tools to the lock ring.
+1