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Discostu:
Does it have the correct spacer between the cartridge bearings. If it isn't the right width the pre load from the crank arms against the side of the cartridge bearings click after a while. I would remove the cranks and the spindle and look at the sleeve to see if it butts up against both cartridge bearings. If there is a gap between the sleeve and the bearing you will need to ether fit washers or a longer sleeve.  This can be a problem when swapping cranks from one bike frame to another. Suddenly a perfectly good set of cranks from your old ride start to click in your new ride. I hope this helps. Cheers stu :daumenhoch:

snooze:

--- Quote from: brummie on January 18, 2012, 07:38 PM ---did you shorten the chain? maybe a tight link?

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Ah yes I did shorten the chain but as one member suggested it could also be my knees.......
STU Thanks for your advice I'll give it a go
pickle thanks

oldschoolib:
no need for me to ask the question been answered for me  :daumenhoch:

griff:

--- Quote from: jimwise68 on January 18, 2012, 05:10 PM ---You sure it's the crank and not one of the pedals?


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def worth checking this - I thought I had a crank clicking problem and inspector bubbs found out it was just the pedals that needed a bit of grease  :daumenhoch:

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