Originally Posted by
smashndash
Again, I’m just drawing conclusions from the Hambini video... but while it won’t hurt your crank, it will cause some extra wear in your bearings, particularly your non drive side. I’m pretty sure he says so in his video. I’d find a new GXP bike somewhere to compare. Maybe a new Trek Madone or Emonda with AXS.
EDIT: just watched your video. That looks completely normal. Bearings typically have clearances built in. Just check out any normal bearings by hand. The entire point of preload is to take up that slack.
Thank God that's a relief hearing that, that it is normal. Thanks my good sir!
Last edited by SuperPershing; 03-16-20 at 11:15 AM.