Creaking SLX Cranks
DCR00
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Afternoon all
Noticed last night on the ride home that my recently fitted SLX cranks are creaking when put under pressure. TBH i dont know if they have been like this since i fitted them as i usually have music on when i ride.
Is this an indication of over or under tightening ? or do we think it could be BB related ?
The BB is 2nd hand.....
Cheers
DCR
Noticed last night on the ride home that my recently fitted SLX cranks are creaking when put under pressure. TBH i dont know if they have been like this since i fitted them as i usually have music on when i ride.
Is this an indication of over or under tightening ? or do we think it could be BB related ?
The BB is 2nd hand.....
Cheers
DCR
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Is the creak at the same point in pedal rotation every time? If so try removing the pedals and greasing the threads. I had this issue with my SLX cranks a while back and checked BB etc. I posted the issue on here and someone suggested the pedals. I greased the thread on the right pedal and noise gone. This week it started again - turned out it was the left pedal this time.
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DCR00 wrote:seems to be coming from both sides, but that could be my imagination
been eyeing up some new pedals anyway, so maybe its time
Maybe not your imagination! When I had the issue it was very definitely only on one side and the same point every pedal rotation. Sounds like maybe a different problem if it is both sides. Try the grease though - it's worth a shot and cheaper than new pedals
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