Crank Thread Holes

You could fill it with somthing I sopose...

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thejdw

torkerdx said:

another bit of advice:
shut up and ride🙂

some people get the concept, some don't

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Really woudn't worry about it, structural rust damage in thick materal
like a crank is very unlikely. If you're really bothered pack some
grease in the hole, oir find a plastic plug as used in the KH '03
cranks.

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maximus unius said:

I am worried about water and stuff getting into the other end of the
hole, rusting and breaking down the metal, and causing weakness. What
do people do about this, or am I just paranoid?

This isn't anything to worry about. Most cranks are made of a metal
that is resistant to corrosion so you'd have to leave your uni out in
the rain to experience any significant damage... I've been doing no
more than hanging my uni in the garage after my rides (muddy, rainy or
not) and it's been doing fine for years.

The only thing you should be doing is putting a little anti-sieze on
your pedal threads before screwing them into the cranks. This will
ensure your pedals don't rust themselves into place, if they do decide
to rust. Be sure to put a fresh coat of anti-sieze on your pedals (and
splines) at least once a year, if not twice.

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I was acttualy thinking shove a cork in there. Would that work?

Edit: Just saw Maestro's post. I actualy do maintnece on my splines
every few months so it should be fine.

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maximus unius said:

I was acttualy thinking shove a cork in there. Would that work?

Remember a seal works both ways. You may think you're only keeping
moisture out, but at the same time, you're also keeping moisture in...
that is... any moisture that works its way into the crank will stay
there longer with a cork than without.

I'd say its best to leave it open and let it air dry after your rides.

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maximus unius said:

or am I just paranoid?

Yes

Don't worry about it.

My cranks have the same thing and they have been fine for a year, wet
or dry.

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smcmorrow said:

My cranks have the same thing and they have been fine for a year, wet
or dry.

Same.

well not a year 8 months.

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I do admit, sometimes I am a bit paranoid about my unicycle. Funny,
cause sometimes I throw it if im really mad:o

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lol
mine are rusty
i spray some oil in there every once in a while
w/e happens happens theres no way I can stop it here... I live too
close to the salt water
EVERYTHING (even wood LOL) rusts

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