It keeps falling off. I can't afford a new one. I'm really depressed. It falls off about every three mile.
It's 60 degrees out today. The trails are in good condition. Work is slow . . . I could totally sneak away, but am nervous to go by myself knowing that I'm having mechanical issues with my bike.
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03-17-2010, 07:46 AM #1
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03-17-2010, 08:04 AM #2
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Have you tried putting loctite threadlocker on it?
You should be able to find it at home depot or lowes.
http://www.amazon.com/Loctite-Thread.../dp/B0002KKTHW
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03-17-2010, 08:09 AM #3
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I'm going to try that out! There's a small hardware store a block from here. Thanks!
Originally Posted by Catriona
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03-17-2010, 09:29 AM #4
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I don't normally use it, but have used it on some cranks that seemed determined to work their way loose and it fixed the problem. If you apply enough force, you can still get the cranks off when you want them off.
Good luck!
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03-17-2010, 10:19 AM #5
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It's probably too late anyway... but be careful you don't strip out your BB spindle while you're at it.
BTDT with a motorcycle, long story, mostly not my fault, anyway a new BB won't cost you what it did to rebuild my bottom end.
Speed comes from what you put behind you. - Judi Ketteler
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03-17-2010, 03:38 PM #6
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Is it an old style Race Face like a deuce or an atlas? The DH had this issue and used blue lock tight.
He said the spindle is attached to the nondrive side so the spindle bolt that goes through the drive side would not stay put. He said use only the blue lock tight so it can be removed.
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