Thread: 40 year old Motobecane /bottom bracket creaky
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Old 06-04-20, 02:24 PM
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Sounds like the bottom bracket is a bit loose. You can try the same test with your and, for better feel. Hold the pedal, put a little forward pressure on it, then push-pull the pedal toward the bike, and away from it. Do you feel any play ?
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