Chris King BB on Orange 5 with LG1

dErZ
dErZ Posts: 152
edited March 2010 in MTB workshop & tech
I have just fitted a CK BB to my Orange 5, I havent used a spacer on the drive side as I have a lg1 device. I am using an XT crank. I finger tightened the black spindle bolt until I felt a slight resistance (eg the cranks didnt spin as much when you span them) then i did up the pinch bolts on the non drive side as per manufactor specs. Took it for a ride and theres a slight squeek?!? so jumped off and there seems to be a bit of play in the cranks???

Have I spaced the BB correctly? I only have the lg1 device on the drive side. No Spacer on the non drive. I only finger tightened the black plastic bolt.

Am i right in saying that my BB is a 68mm?

Any ideas?
Filthy Citrus

Comments

  • bails87
    bails87 Posts: 12,998
    I don't know about the other bits, but just measure the BB shell, it'll either be 68mm or 73mm across. That's a quick answer to at least one question.

    Though I suspect you should have used more spacers.
    MTB/CX

    "As I said last time, it won't happen again."
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    measure the shell. from the site it looks like it should be a 73mm.

    reading the manual is a good idea

    http://chrisking.com/files/pdfs/BB%20Ma ... 8-A%20.pdf
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • dErZ
    dErZ Posts: 152
    It is 73mm Ihave just checked the Orange website.. So next question is do I put an extra spacer on the drive or non drive side?
    Filthy Citrus
  • bails87
    bails87 Posts: 12,998
    What does the manual say?
    MTB/CX

    "As I said last time, it won't happen again."
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    read the manual above? or the XT manual?

    or looked at Parktools?

    bbshell_4.jpg
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • dErZ
    dErZ Posts: 152
    Cheers Nick, looks like i have set up correctly then. Still doesnt explain why it moves slightly...
    Filthy Citrus
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    your arm will not be on fully.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • dErZ
    dErZ Posts: 152
    When you do it up tighter the resistance to turn the cranks increases, I must of not done it up tight enough... I was loving the silky smooth rotations :)

    Cheers for your help chaps.
    Filthy Citrus
  • dErZ
    dErZ Posts: 152
    I took the crank off and guess what i found...

    IMG00005-20100316-1645.jpg

    Looks like I got a duff one.


    IMG00004-20100316-1645.jpg
    Filthy Citrus
  • dErZ
    dErZ Posts: 152
    After contacting CRC, they said I should take it to my LBS.. not quite the response i wanted. So last night I removed the circlip and pressed the outer spacer into the cup then repalced the rubber o ring and then refitted the circlip. All fixed now.... just need to put the bike back together before my trip to afan on friday ;)
    Filthy Citrus

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