Creaky BB. Buggered...
 

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[Closed] Creaky BB. Buggered?

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hay guys,

My BB has started making a hell of a racket. creaking and rattling all over the shop!

is it ****ed?


 
Posted : 01/03/2013 1:14 pm
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Probably


 
Posted : 01/03/2013 1:16 pm
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No, all BB are meant to make noises like that.


 
Posted : 01/03/2013 1:16 pm
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What variety?


 
Posted : 01/03/2013 1:17 pm
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its a, Shimano SM51 Hollow Tech 2


 
Posted : 01/03/2013 1:18 pm
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Definitely buggered. Replaceroo time.


 
Posted : 01/03/2013 1:19 pm
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Have you tried taking it apart, cleaning and re-greasing? Sometimes they just need a good clean out.


 
Posted : 01/03/2013 1:20 pm
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not tried re-greasing, will try and have a look tonight if i can borrow the tools of a buddy.


 
Posted : 01/03/2013 1:25 pm
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would this fit as a replacement? it is a orange crush (2011)

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-xtr-m970-hollowtech-ii-bottom-bracket-cup-set/


 
Posted : 01/03/2013 1:32 pm
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No, all BB are meant to make noises like that.

Phew, i was worried!


 
Posted : 01/03/2013 1:32 pm
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I think you'll find this is the correct replacement part
http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/article/shimano-xtr-bottom-bracket-cups-hollowtech-ii-sm-bb90/aid:274227

Cleaning and regreasing? Someone is avin a larf


 
Posted : 01/03/2013 1:52 pm
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+1 DezB.

For £17 and twenty mins in the garage you will have solved your problem.


 
Posted : 01/03/2013 2:29 pm
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for £85 saving i have cleaned and re-greased the bb on my cx bike 5 times.


 
Posted : 01/03/2013 2:32 pm
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Cleaning and regreasing? Someone is avin a larf

Someone has more money than sense if you change a BB every time is makes a noise!


 
Posted : 01/03/2013 3:58 pm

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