paint rub on deore cranks

crispy1980

Quick one, I fitted new cranks and arms to my bike. After just one ride all the paint has rubbed off the arms, to the point that it's bare alloy. I was obviously expecting them to rub but thought that this was very quick? Or is this to be expected?

warpcow

Normal.

Chunkers1980

Yes, but not really after one ride.

Ouija

Yeah, the anthracite finish on the new Deore's are rubbish like that. My third lot have worn after a year or so but that's only because i make sure no part of my shoe touches them (laces need to be stowed away or they'll rub through in just a few rides). SLX, on the other hand, are brilliant for avoiding rub through.

spacedog

If you are using clippless peddles check the cleats alignment. They could force you shoes to rub on your cranks.

If you are using flats it could be the way that your feet sit on the peddles.

Get someone to watch you from behind as you peddle. If things don't look right, it would be a good idea to get yourself looked at. You could be storing up issues for later.

Also check your chain stays. I have known someone who as knackered a frame by wearing through the chain stays.

The Rookie

Get the ones with silver crank arms - far less visible rub!

njee20

Or put heli tape on them.

Don't adjust your cleats unless they give you knee pain, if they scuff the cranks so be it (I do, and my stays).

miss notax

My shoes scuff my cranks (although the shoes come off worse :? ) - as njee20 says, as long as it works for you don't fiddle with them or you'll mess up your riding position and knacker your knees!!

downhillbike

it happens who cares just enjoy riding

bobbydeak

Had 2 cranks and its happened to both of them.