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calbob76 09-23-10 05:01 PM

loose cranks?
 
i can feel it move when i trackstand, and i don't think it is my chain tension. and when i get down close and move the non driveside arm with my hand i can see it move just a little inside the bottom bracket. that is bad right? do i need to take it to my lbs and get it properly tighened?

Scrodzilla 09-23-10 05:12 PM


Originally Posted by calbob76 (Post 11514393)
that is bad right? do i need to take it to my lbs and get it properly tighened?

Yes and yes.

vw addict 09-23-10 06:07 PM

sounds like you should have the BB and cranks tightened.

Kayce 09-23-10 06:37 PM

More likely the square taper on the cranks has been rounded, making it move around on the bottom spindle, the other way around, or a combination of both. Depending on which it is you may need a new bottom bracket, cranks, or both.

dbwoi 09-24-10 03:00 AM

Also, you can try undoing your lockring and screwing the floating cup in a TAD farther.

Higher Class 09-24-10 10:25 AM

This probably isn't the case, but I know that when chainring bolts come loose it gives a feeling of a "loose crank." Just a thought.

ianjk 09-24-10 01:34 PM

Stop riding and bring it to a pro. You may have already hosed one or more components.

calbob76 09-24-10 03:30 PM

it was the loose bottom bracket as I though! Couldn't do it myself so I took it to the lbs and its allll gooood. new bike btw, i'll post pics


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