Bent crank arm

darrena8
darrena8 Posts: 74
edited April 2012 in MTB workshop & tech
Recently came off my MTb and although I was ok it appears I have bent my left crank arm to the point it's now rubbing the frame with every peddle stroke! I can order the same 1 on eBay for a small cost but is there any other damage I should be aware of, ie bottom bracket? Has any 1 else had a similar problem

Darren

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  • ricardo_smooth
    ricardo_smooth Posts: 1,281
    what crank/BB? If it's the newer external BB types, I'd be checking the axel on the drive side crank that goes through the frame (right arm)
  • estampida
    estampida Posts: 1,008
    for the price of a bb, maybe you should change it as well, it will also give you the chance to inspect the inside of the bb shell

    cranks tend not to bend so that must have been a big impact on that area of the bike, for safety all the parts affected should be striped inspected and changed if needed

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