Vistagecko
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 |  Subject: Sqeeky cranks?  Thu Apr 30, 2009 8:59 am | |
| My cranks gave been making a squeaky noise lately. Almost as if something is grinding when I pedal. I tightened everything up and lubed the chain, but it still makes the noise when I pedal. It only happens when I am on the bike, not when I crank the tire around with my hand. Any help? | |
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bmxchris256
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| | Subject: Re: Sqeeky cranks? Thu Apr 30, 2009 9:03 am | |
| take the cranks off and put a tiny thin layer of grease on the spindle where your crank arm sits and that should fix it i had the same problem for the longest time before i figured it out | |
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Vistagecko
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| | Subject: Re: Sqeeky cranks? Thu Apr 30, 2009 9:06 am | |
| I'll try that. Hopefully everything will be all better now. | |
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dareck
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| | Subject: Re: Sqeeky cranks? Thu Apr 30, 2009 10:04 am | |
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murderedoutkink
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| | Subject: Re: Sqeeky cranks? Thu Apr 30, 2009 10:28 am | |
| - bmxchris256 wrote:
- take the cranks off and put a tiny thin layer of grease on the spindle where your crank arm sits and that should fix it i had the same problem for the longest time before i figured it out
yup. Make sure everything is really clean inside the bottom bracket. | |
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poizone
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| | Subject: Re: Sqeeky cranks? Fri May 01, 2009 5:09 am | |
| WD40 is not a lubricant. It is a degreaser. You should use something like silicone, barium, or lithium sprays or pastes for lubrication. | |
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bmxchris256
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| | Subject: Re: Sqeeky cranks? Fri May 01, 2009 6:08 am | |
| Just use some water proof grease the same u use in bearings wd40 will already make the squik worse | |
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