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Clicking coming from bottom bracket/crankset?
Any fellow bike techs out there? I can't seem to remedy this problem: '04 K2 Zed team frame, bb shell threads in good shape. There's a single click sound coming from that area every right-hand pedal downstroke under power. I replaced the bottom bracket, (shimano 63x113 english, square taper, lots of fresh grease), tried different clipless pedals, tried the customers' pedals on a different bike, installed a new chain and double checked every link. Crankset offset is good, everything lines up, drivetrain shifts perfectly, torqued crank arm bolts to 39 ft/lbs, but still that click?? Crankset is a Truvativ Stylo, chainrings and teeth are all straight and in good shape. I even checked the cleats on the customers' shoes for wear/tightness and binding. What am I missing? Any ideas you have would be greatly appreciated and thanks in advance!
3 Answers
- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
The bottom bracket is too lose. You need to tighten the bracket a little more. Place the cranks in a vertical position, grab the top of the arm for leverage and check for play. If the shaft moves at all it's too lose, too tight the bearings will feel rough.
- ZachariahLv 61 decade ago
Truvativ ISIS bottom brackets are CRAP. That sound is the first sign they are going to seize very soon. Replace ASAP.
Shimano Hollowtech II is far lighter, wider and better. Try SLX, XT, and if money is no object...XTR.
- 1 decade ago
Does it happen on the stand or only when you're on the bike? Could there be a crack in the drive side chainstay?