creaking from FSA Mega exo bb/cranks?

gtd.
gtd. Posts: 626
edited March 2011 in MTB workshop & tech
I fitted a mega exo crankset last year

It creaks when each pedal reches between 1 and 2 o'clock when pedaling (if viewed from drive side... 10-11 o'clock if viewed from non drive side)

Read the park tool guide, removed the cranks regreased the crank shaft and where the non drive side crank fits and its got a bit quieter but still there...

it does it in each chain ring so I cant see it being the chain ring bolts?

Any ideas?
Mountain: Orange Patriot FR, SubZero & Evo2LE.
Road: Tifosi Race Custom.
Do it all bike: Surly Disc Trucker 700c/29er

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    so you think it is the bb? replace it.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • gtd.
    gtd. Posts: 626
    its eased up since I greased up the shaft but used that much grease that there is a bead of it between the crank and the bottom bracket outer seal. I've not done that many miles on it and dont want to have to keep replacing the BB.

    The bb doest feel like its grinding, there is just theres a little creak when I pedal (used to be louder before I re-greased it.)
    Mountain: Orange Patriot FR, SubZero & Evo2LE.
    Road: Tifosi Race Custom.
    Do it all bike: Surly Disc Trucker 700c/29er
  • gtd.
    gtd. Posts: 626
    ahh jost re checked with the chain off the bb is grinding slightly :(
    Mountain: Orange Patriot FR, SubZero & Evo2LE.
    Road: Tifosi Race Custom.
    Do it all bike: Surly Disc Trucker 700c/29er
  • nickbec
    nickbec Posts: 36
    I too have a creaking bb when in difficult gear. I have checked and regreased twice now and checked seat post. Help this creaking is costing me friends

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