Why does my bike creak when I pedal hard?
Why does my bike creak when I pedal hard?
The most common cause of creaking is the crank being loose on the spindle. Remove the crank bolts, lubricate the threads and under the bolt head, and reinstall. Tighten the bolts to the manufacturer recommended torque. Use a torque wrench if possible.
How often should you grease bottom bracket?
Best practice 1-2 years depending on use and grease quality. If you’re cycling in a lot of rain or off-road 3-9 months is a better bet. If it’s a cheap bb and you don’t care about failure then let it eat so long as it’s adjusted and running smooth.
Why is bottom bracket creaking?
Most surprisingly, what often sounds like a bottom bracket creak is actually something else. Most of the time, the true cause is a loose chainring bolt—tighten them up and that’ll quiet most creaks. Crank bolts: If your cranks move side to side more than 1/16 of an inch, you’ve found the likely creak source.
Why is my bottom bracket clicking?
Seatpost: Remove and grease. Corrosion can form between the seatpost and frame, making a clicking sound. If an ungreased seatpost stays in the frame too long, it’ll become stuck, so make sure you do this every so often. Seat: Tighten the seat binder bolt and grease the seat rails and clamp bolts.
Do you need to grease new bottom bracket?
when the bearings are rough and loose feeling (like the op stated) they need to be replaced. new grease won’t cure worn out bearings and races. so, to answer the original question, no, you don’t need to lube the bottom bracket.
Should I grease bottom bracket spindle?
Should one grease the tapers of bottom bracket spindles before installing the cranks? They advised: “Grease the tapers, but make sure you only tighten the bolts once, then leave them alone.” Their tests had shown that a “dry” spindle/crank interface did not result in a consistent press-fit between the parts.
