Praxis M30 BB Creak - Loctite or Grease?
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Praxis M30 BB Creak - Loctite or Grease?
I have put ~3500 miles on my Praxis M30 Threaded Bottom Bracket, and it just recently developed a slight creak. I have done my due diligence and cleaned/checked the cranks, chainring, seatpost, headset, etc, and I am fairly confident it is coming from the BB.
From quick research online, it sounds like some people use Loctite on the threads of the BB into the frame. The Praxis instructions just say "Antiseize or grease" https://praxiscycles.com/wp-content/...0_BSA_REVB.pdf
I lost my anti-seize in a recent move, so I will be buying something to remedy this anyways, so thought I would ask for recommendations.
Does anyone have a favorite anti-seize or grease for threaded BB installation? Or should I be using Loctite 609?
Thanks in advance for any help!
From quick research online, it sounds like some people use Loctite on the threads of the BB into the frame. The Praxis instructions just say "Antiseize or grease" https://praxiscycles.com/wp-content/...0_BSA_REVB.pdf
I lost my anti-seize in a recent move, so I will be buying something to remedy this anyways, so thought I would ask for recommendations.
Does anyone have a favorite anti-seize or grease for threaded BB installation? Or should I be using Loctite 609?
Thanks in advance for any help!
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Phil Wood recommends blue threadlocker. They even give you a small amount when you buy their threaded BBs.
If you rebuild yearly... like if you are riding a "wet bike" ... maybe just grease.
If you rebuild yearly... like if you are riding a "wet bike" ... maybe just grease.
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My preferred antiseize is Tef-Gel. It is specifically designed to minimize electrolytic corrosion on dissimilar metal joints: https://www.tefgel.com/contain.php?param=tefgel_infor
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My preferred antiseize is Tef-Gel. It is specifically designed to minimize electrolytic corrosion on dissimilar metal joints: https://www.tefgel.com/contain.php?param=tefgel_infor
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When I replaced my Praxis bearings M30 threaded, they were creaking as well. I talked to Praxis and they were very much NOT on board with thread locker or such. They "highly" recommended anti-seize compound. I went to a copper paste version and it was much better.
I am sure thread lock will work fine though, lots of people do it. Each has its benifits but a good anti-seize should sold your problem...make sure its also torqued properly.
Good luck!
I am sure thread lock will work fine though, lots of people do it. Each has its benifits but a good anti-seize should sold your problem...make sure its also torqued properly.
Good luck!
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I have put ~3500 miles on my Praxis M30 Threaded Bottom Bracket, and it just recently developed a slight creak. I have done my due diligence and cleaned/checked the cranks, chainring, seatpost, headset, etc, and I am fairly confident it is coming from the BB.
From quick research online, it sounds like some people use Loctite on the threads of the BB into the frame. The Praxis instructions just say "Antiseize or grease" https://praxiscycles.com/wp-content/...0_BSA_REVB.pdf
I lost my anti-seize in a recent move, so I will be buying something to remedy this anyways, so thought I would ask for recommendations.
Does anyone have a favorite anti-seize or grease for threaded BB installation? Or should I be using Loctite 609?
Thanks in advance for any help!
From quick research online, it sounds like some people use Loctite on the threads of the BB into the frame. The Praxis instructions just say "Antiseize or grease" https://praxiscycles.com/wp-content/...0_BSA_REVB.pdf
I lost my anti-seize in a recent move, so I will be buying something to remedy this anyways, so thought I would ask for recommendations.
Does anyone have a favorite anti-seize or grease for threaded BB installation? Or should I be using Loctite 609?
Thanks in advance for any help!
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Thanks everyone for the input and help, I am going to try antiseize first, and if that doesn't last long, I'll try the loctite and then replace the BB if needed!
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On sailboats, there are a lot of places where stainless threaded fasteners are screwed into aluminum. I've removed fasteners that have been in place for 5 years or more, and find the Tef-Gel is still there and still in paste form even though you only use a very thin film on the threads.
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