Crank Problem - Lopsided?
02-24-14, 07:43 AM
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Crank Problem - Lopsided?
Hi guys, absolute clueless person here.
I have a problem with my crank, it seems as though the non-chainring side seems to be protruding out longer than the other side thus causing the chainring to rub against the frame.
Anyone have any ideas??
I have a problem with my crank, it seems as though the non-chainring side seems to be protruding out longer than the other side thus causing the chainring to rub against the frame.
Anyone have any ideas??
02-24-14, 08:04 AM
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is the bb new? looks like the spindle shifted from the press fit of the cartridge unit. you could also be using a bb meant for 73mm shells on a 68mm shell
02-24-14, 09:26 AM
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Does the RH arm fully seat on the spindle? If so and if the ring's rubbing is slight you could always place a spacer behind the RH BB unit's flange, therefore moving the RH side of the spindle out. Andy.
02-24-14, 09:33 AM
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looks like the BB is too wide for the BB shell. wrong size maybe, as mentioned above. the adjustable side on all my bikes sits pretty flush with the BB shell.
02-24-14, 09:42 AM
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As the BB is installed from the drive side the length would have nothing to do with how far the BB extends on the drive side.
02-24-14, 04:16 PM
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But we don't know what the OP's installed BB is, or was, yet. Andy.
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Most shops should have a 2.5mm bottom bracket spacer. I always have a few around that came with external bottom brackets and don't get used on a 73mm shell.
