loose bottom bracket
09-04-07, 06:02 PM
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loose bottom bracket
I have noticed that my bottom bracket has become slightly loose as I pedal. I was wondering if it could be the bearing or does it just need tightening? The bike is relatively new with only 750 miles on it.
09-04-07, 07:23 PM
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Most likely, it is loose. There are a few predominant types of bottom brackets, so it'll be hard for us to diagnose or develop a fix.
09-04-07, 08:11 PM
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My bike is an 06 TREK 1000. You can take your hand and move the crank and right or left and there is just the slightest bit of "play". I know that it is in the bottom bracket because that is the only thing that moves when I do this. The pedals, clipless, and the chainring are stationary. It is something that I just recently noticed during my last ride.
09-05-07, 05:48 AM
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Try tightening it up (special socket required), bearings should not be shot as a BB is good for many miles.
