Play in the BB ....

I have noticed that there is a little bit of play in the BB on my Genesis Core 20, its not noticeable when riding its when i grab the crank arm and move it ....
What i'm wondering is is it likely to just need tightening up ? or would i be best stripping it down and replacing bearings etc ... ?
Thanks ...
What i'm wondering is is it likely to just need tightening up ? or would i be best stripping it down and replacing bearings etc ... ?
Thanks ...
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Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
Link here - http://www.evanscycles.com/products/gen ... e-ec017150
Thanks
West Yorkshire Biking Group
FC-M442 is Square taper FC-M442-8 is the octalink.
numbers will be on the back of the cranks.
when you move one are does the other move as well? if yes the BB is on the way out If not the arms are lose tighten up TIGHT and take the allen key with you on the next few rides to check it is still tight.
Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
So if i need to replace does the bike frame have to be skimmed ? seem to remember reading some thing about it some where ...
Thanks Nick
West Yorkshire Biking Group
only if you are changing the whole lot to a HT2 set up (or other external bearing set up).
Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
West Yorkshire Biking Group