tightening crankset
10-02-09, 03:03 PM
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tightening crankset
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10-02-09, 04:14 PM
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+1 on the 14mm socket. If your crank arm was loose you might have more problems than just a click. You could strip the arm where it connects to the BB spindle.
Tighten the crank arms and if you still have a click then it is probably inside your bottom bracket. I have had that noise before. I serviced the BB and it went away. If you have a cartridge BB that's another story. Unless you have ridden a bajillion miles a cartridge unit shouldn't be worn out.
Tighten the crank arms and if you still have a click then it is probably inside your bottom bracket. I have had that noise before. I serviced the BB and it went away. If you have a cartridge BB that's another story. Unless you have ridden a bajillion miles a cartridge unit shouldn't be worn out.
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You might want to check your pedals as well.
I had a clicking problem a few months back, thought it was the right side crank, but it turned out to be the pedal being loose.
I had a clicking problem a few months back, thought it was the right side crank, but it turned out to be the pedal being loose.
10-02-09, 04:35 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
And get caps for them dang crank bolts, son!
10-02-09, 05:14 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
I was kinda only half-kidding. Maybe even 3/4.
10-02-09, 06:48 PM
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The torque spec for that nut (8 mm allen fasteners are also common) is 30 lb/ft. Think of a 30 pound weight hanging off of a foot long wrench. I wouldn't put it off because once the crank arms start to come loose, they booger that square hole and they'll never stay tight after that.
