"Peter Tønnesen" <peto@***privat.dk> wrote in message
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> "moon" <
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> > interested in installing, but i am reading alot of stuff about a creaky sound from the cranks. i
> > have heard it can be a installation problem or
a
> > bb problem
>
> My XT crankset is creaking too :-( Ive tried everything, greased
EVERYTHING,
> but it still creaks. The creaking comes from both sides. I have greased
the
> ring bolts to, but it still creaks.
>
> The problem with shimanos crankset is that you cant change BB brand,
because
> it uses octalink, so you are "doomed" to use the XT octalink BB. I runs
very
> smooth, but creaks.(I think)
>
> when its wet, it doesnt seem to creak as much as when its dry?
>
> Yesterday i soaked the whole crank in oil, used a compressor to blow it "dry" and then wiped the
> surfaces with a rag. It doesnt seem to creak now, but for how long?
>
> I dont know if its the BB or crankset thats the creaky part´.
>
> I would go for a RaceFace Prodigy XC ISIS Splined crankset. Its the same price as the XT and has
> better rings and you can choose a better BB
Have you tried removing the BB from the frame and greasing the BB threads? It's not as common a
problem as creaking from the crank/axle interface, but it does happen.
Also I once had a saddle that made a creaking noise. That had me foxed for months till I realised
the cranks didn't creak when I was out of the saddle ;-)
Andy Chequer