very quick question BB
blablablacksheep
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Just serviced my BB myself and glad i did, was pretty dirty inside but BB thankfully was fine so didnt need to buy a new one 
Question is:
Do i need to undo/remove the pinch screws if i want to tighten the crank arms to remove some play in the cranks??
Or can i just tighten them up using BB tool without removing the pinch screws.
Question is:
Do i need to undo/remove the pinch screws if i want to tighten the crank arms to remove some play in the cranks??
Or can i just tighten them up using BB tool without removing the pinch screws.
London2Brighton Challange 100k!
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if you dont undo the pinch bolts nothing will happen.
Just like a headset."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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thnx, noob moment then.London2Brighton Challange 100k!
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Very much....in fact you shouldn't have got it apart without loosening the pinch bolts......
SimonCurrently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.0 -
Very much....in fact you shouldn't have got it apart without loosening the pinch bolts......
This. Very this.0 -
tried tightening the black crank bolt to stop play in the cranks and it seems my BB on its last legs as there seems to still be play in the cranks even after taking the slack out of the black bolt.London2Brighton Challange 100k!
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If you have tightened your crank and still have play it is the BB (shimano slx or similar crank) you can take it apart and pack the bearings with grease but it won't last long.0
