Re: New Bottom bracket

On Sat, 23 Mar 2024 14:39:36 -0500, AMuzi <am@yellowjersey.org> wrote:

On 3/23/2024 1:41 PM, Catrike Ryder wrote:

On Fri, 22 Mar 2024 08:19:32 -0500, AMuzi <am@yellowjersey.org> wrote:
 

On 3/22/2024 6:00 AM, Catrike Ryder wrote:

On Fri, 22 Mar 2024 06:47:38 -0400, Catrike Ryder
<Soloman@old.bikers.org> wrote:
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I've been putting off the bottom bracket replacement for about a year
now, but yesterday about 10 miles from my truck I shut off the music
and heard clicking noises when I cranked.  Given that it has over
38000 miles on it, I ordered a new one. I feel a little flutter when I
crank now when I make an effort to concentrate on it. Shame on me for
putting off such a relatively cheap easy repair.

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Which makes me wonder: Has anyone ever heard of a total bottom bracket
bearing failure that rendered the bike unable to be pedaled?

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I guess I'll wait for the new BB before I ride again.

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Those are not common failures, in fact the noise usually
drives people to distraction long before serious problems.
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So yes, small incidence. Just not zero.

Actually, I was just rolling my eyes at the broken cranks you posted.
I didn't really think I'd get stranded, in fact, when I finally got
around to checking it, the crankset (Sram Truvita Elita) had just
loosened up a little. Had I taken a look after the ride I'd have
figured it out, but I'd done over 50 miles and was just happy to have
been able to get up off the Catrike and load it in the truck. I pulled
it apart today and the bearings look Ok. I'll probably ride a couple
times before the new BB gets here..  due on the 29th.