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Pennywize 06-24-08 09:37 AM

Clicking in my bottom bracket.
 
well it started off as just a squeaking sound (really annoyed me) and eventually the squeaking disappeared for a bit and turned into an annoying clicking. I can feel the clicking feeling when i pedal..its not a horrible click but i can feel it. I'm almost sure i need a new BB...

thoughts feelings?

thanks!:thumb:

jpdesjar 06-24-08 09:40 AM

what type of bb is it? on my concord i had to replace the bb because it would become loose after putting a lot of weight on it, mine was the original bb and crank so we i switched it for a sealed bb and the problem was fixed

Pennywize 06-24-08 09:43 AM

no clue, it came stock with my iro :x

jpdesjar 06-24-08 09:47 AM

it should be a decent sealed bb i would think, i would check your chainring bolts and also make sure your crank bolts are tightened down well...i brought my bike in last week to have things tightened and have the wheels checked and all that, if you have doubts, bring it to the bike shop...do you have one you visit on a regular basis?

Hirohsima 06-24-08 09:52 AM

IRO uses sealed square taper BB's which generally have a decent lifespan. If you bike is not old, and you don't have any side to side play in your crankarms its likely that you just need to remove, re-grease the threads, and reinstall.

To check for play in your BB, grab the crank-arms and torque side to side with both hands. If you feel play, you need a new BB. If you feel no play your BB is likey fine and your arms just don't produce enough torque to make the noise.

good luck.

Moto74 06-24-08 10:12 AM

It's your pedals. Take them out, grease up the threads, and screw them back in...tightly.

import600 06-24-08 10:37 AM

Or tighten your crank arms. I've seen a bunch of people strip out their crank arms because they were loose.

You should just tighten everything up. Makes sense, it's good cycle maintenance.

Pennywize 06-24-08 12:26 PM

thanks for the help. ill go try those out right now.

chrism32205 06-24-08 05:37 PM

Let us know what you find out...


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