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Allan
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After taking my fairly new Specialized road bike to the bike shop to get rid
of the creaking noises coming from the BB under load, I decided it would be
good if I learned how to do this myself, since the creaks will return over
time. I have never overhauled the drive train on any bike before, but I
understand that the FSA Gossamer crankset and BB are fairly easy to remove
and reinstall. I downloaded the service instructions from FSA for the
MegaExo cranks and BB (bearing cups are external to the BB shell with an
internal spacer) and found it to be a little lightweight on procedure for a
beginner, so I'm seeking assistance from my fellow cyclists or wrenches who
have had experience with this type of BB.
Basically, what I would like to know is the following:
1. What tools do you need to correctly remove and replace the BB? The
service instructions give torque settings, but I've never observed my LBS
checking them with a torque wrench when they worked on it. How critical is
this?
2. Once the BB is removed, what can be done to get rid of the creaking and
clicking? Clean out the shell? Special grease on the bearings? Teflon tape?
Perhaps the crank bolts and cups just need to be tightened without removing
the BB?
3. Any pitfalls or potential problems that I should be aware of before I
open this thing up?
Any help or advice will be appreciated.
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of the creaking noises coming from the BB under load, I decided it would be
good if I learned how to do this myself, since the creaks will return over
time. I have never overhauled the drive train on any bike before, but I
understand that the FSA Gossamer crankset and BB are fairly easy to remove
and reinstall. I downloaded the service instructions from FSA for the
MegaExo cranks and BB (bearing cups are external to the BB shell with an
internal spacer) and found it to be a little lightweight on procedure for a
beginner, so I'm seeking assistance from my fellow cyclists or wrenches who
have had experience with this type of BB.
Basically, what I would like to know is the following:
1. What tools do you need to correctly remove and replace the BB? The
service instructions give torque settings, but I've never observed my LBS
checking them with a torque wrench when they worked on it. How critical is
this?
2. Once the BB is removed, what can be done to get rid of the creaking and
clicking? Clean out the shell? Special grease on the bearings? Teflon tape?
Perhaps the crank bolts and cups just need to be tightened without removing
the BB?
3. Any pitfalls or potential problems that I should be aware of before I
open this thing up?
Any help or advice will be appreciated.
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