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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

05-30-20, 09:25 PM

Replies: 15

Creaky BB

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Posted By metropical

Got it. The pre-load is in place. I took it out...

Got it. The pre-load is in place. I took it out once before to look or grease, I forget. But just used a spread needle nose to remove/replace.
The Park Tool looks good, but I'd guess the one that...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

05-30-20, 08:23 PM

Replies: 15

Creaky BB

Views: 1,240

Posted By metropical

should I replace the whole thing? Or should I...

should I replace the whole thing?
Or should I just maintain it?
Seems cheap enough to just replace.

"I’d look for one with a 1/2” drive so you can start it using 2 hands with a T-bar,"
"You...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

05-28-20, 10:06 AM

Replies: 15

Creaky BB

Views: 1,240

Posted By metropical

BB photo

sorry for the giant bandwidth. don't know how to edit here. I thought it'd be more bite size.
Seems like it's $21ish for the whole thing. Doesn't seem worthwhile to lube/refurb, just replace?
Any...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

05-28-20, 07:55 AM

Replies: 15

Creaky BB

Views: 1,240

Posted By metropical

I will investigate the LBS as well. But the last...

I will investigate the LBS as well. But the last LBS did a crap job on a tune up.
They just don't seem to care unless you're dropping 5G on a new sota graphene frame with unobtainium wheels.

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

05-28-20, 07:10 AM

Replies: 15

Creaky BB

Views: 1,240

Posted By metropical

I'll post a little later when I go for a spin. ...

I'll post a little later when I go for a spin. Thanks

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

05-27-20, 06:16 PM

Replies: 15

Creaky BB

Views: 1,240

Posted By metropical

hmmm, dunno for sure that it is a 2008, but it is...

hmmm, dunno for sure that it is a 2008, but it is definitely no later. Is there a way to easily check? BB tool seems a low investment and I have access to a torque.
Do I need to replace or lube?

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

05-27-20, 02:47 PM

Replies: 15

Creaky BB

Views: 1,240

Posted By metropical

Creaky BB

been chasing an intermittent creak. I replaced the pedals last year and that wasn't it.
Checked seat, handlebars etc. Quite sure it's the BB.
Not so much a creak, more a rubbing on the downstroke...

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