Cranks Creak Too: How to Fix The Mystery Creak

[@swktg47]

If this works, you will have single handedly saved my mental health.

[@fulllietuvostv]

ahahahhaha

[@abhinav9058]

Did it work?

[@fulllietuvostv]

@@abhinav9058 I did not do it but I believe it should. I personally ended up selling the bike and getting a better one 😂😂😂

[@Mizi08]

They lack of reply is concerning haha

[@Spacey_Tea]

For real I'm having this exact issue, creaking & it leads to my chain slipping. My derailleur and shifting is all fine but my crank is driving me nuts, new chain ring and chain as well.

[@jonasholmberg140]

Thank you. I have two creaking cranks with this system. A instruction video. Exactly to the point, clear instructions, no unnecessary bs. Well done!

[@steveflor9942]

I have Praxis Zayante Carbon crankset.. Re-torquing the 3 T25 screws (8-10nm) got rid of some the noise. Thanks for this very helpful video. Certainly going to try.

[@phillhiggs]

Thanks for this - just fixed my creaking SRAM Eagle NX cranks - I used Loctite 638

[@BBInfinite]

638 is a great option for when things are super loosie goosie. It's aerobic and can handle up to 0.015"/0.3mm gaps, which is massive.

[@chubsound]

Yo, thank you so much for this video. In my mind I really didn't want to believe I had a creaky hellbender bottom bracket .

[@Unboxedvids]

Cranks where load AF, I used this exact tip video to the T so let’s hope it all works. So far, zero noise

[@laurentb6563]

holy moly! You are my saviour. Had these creaks that were driving me nuts. Drivetrain is the race face like the one in the video. I did not know cranks would creak too so I did not find it while googling. I exchanged my BB and still creak. I was about to replace the frame or the whole bike 😂 I was truly desperate! Now I will try your method. Trying to find that lactate in my region. Thank you so much!

[@BBInfinite]

Glad we could help. Use Loctite 609, 638, or 641. Any of these will do.

[@jendamobil6149]

@@BBInfinite Can I use Loctite 243? Have it at home, usual "blue" for bolts. Do not have others.

[@BBInfinite]

@@jendamobil6149 Thread-lockers are not for press-fitting ops. Thread lockers like Loctite 242 and so on are only for bolts and nuts and anything with screw threads. YOu need a retaining compound for press fitting ops. like Loctite 609, 641, etc.

[@dannyr333]

Bro do you have some sort of troubleshooting to help with a creak: with a bb30- bb infinite Bottom which adapts for 24mm spindle- dura ace crank If I clean everything drivetrain to perfection re lube chains re grease spindle I go for a ride no creak for like first 5 mins of riding Than boom a creaking medium to heavy once I start putting any power down It’s like maybe a bolt or two is not up to spec so yes spec them up but loctite with this setup would or wouldn’t do a thing? I’m asking but obviously I can just trial error it up myself but i ask first u ever came up with a recipe to fix this issue with this type of crank to BB ratio😊

[@jeffster7]

I had a noise that only clicked 2 times per complete full cycle, on riding uphill or first few cranks starting out from a complete stop; HARD to find on the stand with no stress! I just bought for my brother, a practically new bike from someone that never found time to ride it. I knew it was not a tired bottom bracket or anything serious of course; I found it was a loose nut on the back wheel; looks like it never got assembled right; there's only 300 miles on this bike, and it has a loose wheel nut? Not tightened to spec from the bike shop or factory. It was only on the left side away from the gears; was quite loose, without much play in it however; but not even finger tight.. 3/4 inch nut, or mm equiv. The loud click was from the loose nut and the lock washer caught between nut and main washer. Wheel did not come off when riding; but I'm amazed original owner did not see that, before selling it to me. It made all the difference to fix one thing at a time; test ride it, and I could tell instantly I had my culprit! Had to re-align the back caliper too; glad I just purchased a rotor alignment shoe that fits over the rotor when adjusting; worked like a charm; I find them difficult to adjust properly otherwise. It was definitely out of alignment once the wheel was on tight; it would not spin for long when on a stand, without realignment, and when I loosened the caliper, took it out of the equation; all was well... nice to have a bike stand, can't recommend it enough; if you like bikes, get a stand.

[@401SNelson]

Excellent video!

[@cooltechno360]

Thanks! The video was extremely helpful, I didn't even know that type of Loctite existed. Quick question: do you need to add Retaining Compound for Shimano Hollowtech II with direct mount?? Thanks again.

[@BBInfinite]

We recommend retaining compound for all spider to crank interfaces as an easy preventative measure.

[@cooltechno360]

@@BBInfinite Thanks. I've already installed it now without and the fit was so snug that I could not feel any play. But if I do notice any, I will then apply the retaining compound.

[@leeosborne6071]

My raceface Aeffect started to creak like a MF yesterday stripped and cleaned didn’t seem loose but will do this now thanks

[@norman-gregory]

How is your Race Face after you "stripped and cleaned". No more Noise? Cheers.

[@ToogyHowser]

Thanks for the video! I can't find loctite 609 anywhere locally and Amazon is expensive and slow shipping to my location. I was able to find loctite 620 though which seems pretty similar, do you think it would work as well?

[@BBInfinite]

We've got VT538 and 530. I'd use the 530 for a spider to crank fit: www.bbinfinite.com/products/vibratite-530-loctite-609?_pos=1&_sid=d77ff8c61&_ss=r&variant=32377335886

[@kanga66prso]

I can't find any of those products you recommend in Europe and the BB of my Synapse is killing me. Being in a coastal area (salt, wind, dirty) makes things worse. Lately the greasing done usually by mechanics ovr here doesn't help any longer. If I pedal with power, especially en danseuse, it's neverending noise!

[@BBInfinite]

Of course we recommend you buy our BB for starters. As for products we recommend, the alternatives would be: for VibraTite530, substitute Loctite 609. Simple. VibraTite538 ir Loctite 638. Loctite originated in Germany and their products are all over Europe. I hope this helped you.

[@AydinProductionsLtd]

Great video ! any tips for crank bolt coming loose on RF cranks. IS it the same in the sense some loc tite on the bolt to hold it in place?

[@BBInfinite]

Yes, use Loctite 242.

[@ZingroFakegaze]

I am going to try this, when my vibra tite arrives, my bike had this noice for months now... I'll come back when it actually fixes the clicking noices...

[@girardpietroacosta3689]

Would this work with Next R Carbon?

[@BBInfinite]

Yes, it's a Cinch system, and all Cinch cranks have this tendency to creak at the splines.

[@chrisb75]

I tried this method and found it still made some noise. Grease seemed to work better for me. Although usually only lasts a season

[@BBInfinite]

If it made noise, you didn't get it quite right. Bonding the parts together will stop the creaking. Grease just hides it, allowing things to slide around quietly for awhile. It it's bonded with 609 or VT530 it will not make a peep. Grease is for a temporary fix.

[@mochno1]

I have one "click" alway when climbing or up from saddle..right leg..I tried peddals, cleaned bottom bracket..still there..next i will try from your video. But bike is like 3 weeks old. This is ODD :( It is pressfit Sram DUB. Iwas not expecting that. With shimano i never had issues. I wish there will be some substitution / adapter easy to mount

[@BBInfinite]

Most people never find the BB creak because it was never the BB in the first place, yet they keep going after it over, and over, and over: www.bbinfinite.com/blogs/news/74410883-kill-that-creak?_pos=1&_sid=579abb042&_ss=r

[@dombuckman3433]

Or stick with Shimano

[@lucaspiedsplats9312]

Thanks for the video! Would loctite 603 (or 641) work instead of 609 (hard to find in Europe)? And by the way, will I be able to disassemble (easily) the two parts glued by loctite in the future? Thanks!

[@BBInfinite]

609 is common in Europe. Try ordering from Henkel directly. I'm not sure about the 603. 641 will work, just a bit too light for our tastes. You will always be able to disassemble it, no problem.

[@awesome_mountainbike]

@@BBInfinitewould using Loctite 648 also be an option? Looks like it’s higher strength but I suppose on this part it would be fine as well?

[@Prollychoco]

These bike fixing video should be titled how to cure depressed

[@exodusxc3503]

My sram gx lunar had that sounds i hope this the answer im from philippines sorry if my grammar is not fluent

[@BBInfinite]

Next time just post in Visayas or Tagalog. We have Filipinos on staff here. Any crank set with a spline interface for the chainring to crank arm can benefit from the techniques shown in this video.

[@exodusxc3503]

Nice sir proud to be pilipino 🙏 tumutunog kasi talaga ung sa bandang crank ko posible ba ayan ang pinaka reason? Kasi binuksan kona lahat bottom bracket pedal sa drive side banda yung tumutunog i hope you will help me to fix my sram gx lunar

[@TheJazZ0002]

@@exodusxc3503 na resolve na yung issue mo sir? sakin from my NX. don pala sa crankset adjusted thread. yung plaster thread ng adjuster. prang lumuwag xa. Im planning to buy this Loctite 609 kung mawala ba. same tau na linis ko na lahat andun parin eh.

[@DominikLoeffler1]

If only Loctite retaining compounds were available in the US... as a consumer you can only mail order it from Europe or India :-(

[@BBInfinite]

Graner, Amazon, and many other retailers carry the full range of Loctite products. The alternative is to use an equivalent VibraTite product. In place of Loctite 609, use VibraTite 530. VT is made in the USA!

[@petergiourelas3753]

My clear was bb needed regreasing 1:18

[@michaelobrien8661]

Torque wrenches... Locktite... Crap engineering.

[@BBInfinite]

Applying proper torque is the essence of professionalism. Every fastener has a specified torque because bolts stretch and yield depending on the force applied. A properly torqued fastener is stretched slightly. If too much is applied, it will yield. Loctite is a retaining compound used in automotive, aerospace, and everywhere bolts and pressfit exists because of proper engineering.