Thread: Why are left side cranks more likely to loosen?
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Old 12-07-20, 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by davidad
The tapers should be greased and a torque wrench used. Installing Cranks by Jobst Brandt (sheldonbrown.com)
Ahhh the oft argued debate, grease or no grease! I cannot argue with Jobst Brandt or Sheldon Brown (one they have sadly shuffled off this mortal coil and two they are more knowledgeable than myself) but it is an oft had debate and you will have people on all different sides arguing.

I will however no doubt agree with a torque wrench being used but beyond that grease or no grease I don't know.
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