FSA crank/bottom bracket creaking
06-16-08, 08:55 PM
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FSA crank/bottom bracket creaking
So after 700 miles my FSA SLK cranks/bb has finally bit the dust. Probably just the bb but I'm in no mood to swap out the ISIS for another ISIS. Help me pick the replacement. Looking for the best bang for the buck.
Bike is campy record drivetrain. I'd love to go Chorus or Record UltraTorque but I'm hoping to spend less.
Considering SRAM Force for the quality/weight/price point. Other suggestions highly appreciated.
Here's the bike.
Bike is campy record drivetrain. I'd love to go Chorus or Record UltraTorque but I'm hoping to spend less.
Considering SRAM Force for the quality/weight/price point. Other suggestions highly appreciated.
Here's the bike.
06-16-08, 09:01 PM
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06-17-08, 11:58 AM
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I had a similar issue with mine (same crank), the bb could never get tight enough and creaked... FSA replced it for me.
06-17-08, 12:48 PM
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06-17-08, 01:06 PM
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Food for thought: if you aren't dead by 2050, you and your entire family will be within a few years from starvation. Now that is a cruel gift to leave for your offspring. ;)
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06-17-08, 04:53 PM
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06-17-08, 06:51 PM
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Funny after 2000+ miles my new 2007 Tarmac expert w/ FSA crank has been creaking when I stand or put huge pressure on the pedals while climbing....I tried to tighten the bolt and it got super tight but after one ride it was creaking again....what should I do?
06-17-08, 08:29 PM
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Send the bike to me. It is broken and cannot be repaired. I will take it care of it for you.
06-17-08, 08:30 PM
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06-17-08, 08:35 PM
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Send the BB back to FSA, they're pretty good about replacing crapped out BBs. Once you get the new one sell that bad boy and replace with a Token/KCNC ISIS BB, Lighter and much better quality!
06-17-08, 09:37 PM
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I had a POS FSA crank that developed a creak after about 1500 miles. Tried all kinds of things including replacing the BB. The guys at the shop thought the noise was probably the splines on the crank arm causing the noise.
I replaced it with Shimano. It weighs a bit more, but I'm much happier.
I replaced it with Shimano. It weighs a bit more, but I'm much happier.
06-18-08, 01:28 AM
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Yep I am going to talk to FSA...I am totally bummed though. I am smack in the middle or race season and can't be taking off a few weeks of training while I send out a BB....any chance they would next day one?
06-18-08, 06:41 AM
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Ordered the Crank Brothers Cyan BB, CrMo. $62 shipped, 5yr warranty. If it still creaks it'll be the arms.. otherwise if it fixes the problem it'll be the cheaper route to fixing the issue. I'll upgrade later.
06-18-08, 11:19 AM
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