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99m6z28 02-17-08 03:54 PM

Loose BB
 
I recently bought a new bike and I have about 300 miles on it and the Bottom Bracket has gotten loose. So loose that I can spin the splined nut with my fingers. I don't have the tools to tighten it back so what do you think my LBS would charge me to tighten it? Also, is this very common?

HillRider 02-17-08 04:01 PM

If you bought it from the LBS, there should be absolutely no charge and they should apologize for having it come loose. If you bought it mail order or from a private party, I expect the LBS will want at least $10 as they will have to remove the crank to get to the bb cup. For about the same $10 you could buy the needed tool.

MudPie 02-17-08 06:16 PM


Originally Posted by 99m6z28 (Post 6182234)
Also, is this very common?

Not common at all, if the bottom bracket was installed properly. In my 20+ years of riding, I never had one come loose.

HillRider 02-17-08 06:27 PM


Originally Posted by MudPie (Post 6182821)
Not common at all, if the bottom bracket was installed properly. In my 20+ years of riding, I never had one come loose.

+1. Torqued properly they should never come loose by themselves.


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