Creaky Cranks?

Craz · 07-13-2003, 10:13 AM

I have some Race Face DH Cranks that have developed a creak. putting oil around the seals seems to stop it but this is only a temp. solution. Anyone knows whats up?
I think the BB is toast, since I'm not the kindest to it...

Roasted · 07-13-2003, 06:55 PM

Have you tried taking the cranks off. Greasing the spline and putting it back on? That usually gets rid of my creaking. Although one time it was the bb had become slightly loose and needed to be remove greased and threaded back in.

IFO · 07-13-2003, 07:11 PM

what is creaking the crank arms or the BB ???

im guna bet its the actual BB...

raceface NSDH cranks are hella tuff i doubt u have worn a set out...

get a new BB, cuz if your BB is creakng it means its developing play and will begin to wear faster and faster...

unless its just the BB shell thats loose...have u tried to retighten yuor BB into the frame? sometimes they can work loose...

check that out...

Craz · 07-13-2003, 07:47 PM

HOw do I tighten my BB up?

BullitBomb · 07-13-2003, 08:39 PM

if its a sealed bb then you can't tighten it up, only the cups that hold the bb in. UNless you have a 3 piece crank

IFO · 07-13-2003, 09:59 PM

u need a BB tool to tighten it into the frame...

im guna assume u have a ISIS BB, u need a special raceface ISIS bb socket to tighten it up...

luckily its a cheap peice like 15$ or so...

p.sa. this doesnt tighten the spindle, it tightens the BB shell into the frame...which is were a major source of creakage can come from....

Aircorp · 07-14-2003, 12:13 AM

My friend's Block 8s creak really bad and he was told by the LBS that it was a BB problem and it needed to be replaced. Then again, he has 3 piece cranks so it may be different. consult professionals...

Rosscofat · 07-14-2003, 12:20 AM

IFO u dont need a special ISIS socket.. I used a 5" GT tool. and ground of the tips just a smige and it fits and works perfect for both raceface and truvative

07-13-2003, 10:13 AM	#1
Craz Growler Prowler Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: On the prowl for some growl Posts: 5,233 Rep Power: 212125	Creaky Cranks? I have some Race Face DH Cranks that have developed a creak. putting oil around the seals seems to stop it but this is only a temp. solution. Anyone knows whats up? I think the BB is toast, since I'm not the kindest to it...

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Aircorp omen. Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: PG/BC Posts: 845 Rep Power: 208614	My friend's Block 8s creak really bad and he was told by the LBS that it was a BB problem and it needed to be replaced. Then again, he has 3 piece cranks so it may be different. consult professionals... __________________ www.omenapparel.com

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Rosscofat E-Card ID Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Wack 4 Life? Posts: 21,754 Rep Power: 1033219	IFO u dont need a special ISIS socket.. I used a 5" GT tool. and ground of the tips just a smige and it fits and works perfect for both raceface and truvative __________________ Shoots with Nikon D2H

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07-13-2003, 06:55 PM	#2
Roasted Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Whistler, BC Posts: 644 Rep Power: 16	Have you tried taking the cranks off. Greasing the spline and putting it back on? That usually gets rid of my creaking. Although one time it was the bb had become slightly loose and needed to be remove greased and threaded back in.

07-13-2003, 07:11 PM	#3
IFO Cove STD goodness...Yummy Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 13,650 Rep Power: 4376288	what is creaking the crank arms or the BB ??? im guna bet its the actual BB... raceface NSDH cranks are hella tuff i doubt u have worn a set out... get a new BB, cuz if your BB is creakng it means its developing play and will begin to wear faster and faster... unless its just the BB shell thats loose...have u tried to retighten yuor BB into the frame? sometimes they can work loose... check that out...

07-13-2003, 07:47 PM	#4
Craz Growler Prowler Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: On the prowl for some growl Posts: 5,233 Rep Power: 212125	HOw do I tighten my BB up?

07-13-2003, 08:39 PM	#5
BullitBomb Bullit owns jooo Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: S. Ontario Posts: 74 Rep Power: 0	if its a sealed bb then you can't tighten it up, only the cups that hold the bb in. UNless you have a 3 piece crank

07-13-2003, 09:59 PM	#6
IFO Cove STD goodness...Yummy Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 13,650 Rep Power: 4376288	u need a BB tool to tighten it into the frame... im guna assume u have a ISIS BB, u need a special raceface ISIS bb socket to tighten it up... luckily its a cheap peice like 15$ or so... p.sa. this doesnt tighten the spindle, it tightens the BB shell into the frame...which is were a major source of creakage can come from....