Hi, i've just fitted a new Hope ceramic bb. Just spinning the crank causes it to make a slight grinding noise and it isn't spinning as freely as I would expect. Is this normal for a new bb? Does it just need running in?
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New Hope bb grinding
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Posted 1 year ago #
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Mine did the same. Hasnt missed a beat in 2yrs though.
Posted 1 year ago # -
mine did this when i put some grease on the threads etc, seemed to disappear after a short while....woudlnt fret....should sort itself out!
mine grinds and grinds once a bit of mud/water gets near, but it clears itself once you get going again...
Posted 1 year ago # -
Sure you haven't over-done the preload? Grinding and bearings should not be accompanying one another.
Posted 1 year ago # -
i found it was the plastic dust cover spinning in its retaining groove
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+1 for the plastic dust shroud. Take 'em out and give 'em a clean. Worked for me.
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Posted 1 year ago # -
my new ceramic hope bb creaks like fook no matter how much grease i put in it...ive always ran ss bb's with enduro bearings without a squeak, treated my self to an expensive one and wish i hadn't when i hear that noise, yet another strip down clean regrease and re fit this weekend to cure the noise!
Posted 1 year ago #
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