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I have this on my commuter and no matter what I do, the left crank arm always develops an annoying creak.
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I'm 99.9% certain its a square taper so I presume a standard sq taper crank puller will remove the arm?
Other than giving it a clean (which I have already done) is there anything else to alleviate the creak that always develops?
TIA
It's a powerdrive splined interface. Should come off with a standard sq taper puller. If it's been worked loose before then that might be the creak. Try degreasing it, and using some bearing seating compound - Loctite 641 or similar. Check the bb and rings are tight too.
My Vero is a square taper.Have you made sure the allen bolt is tight ?
Remove both arms and turn the axle.Smooth or not.Is the bottom bracket tight in the frame ( special tool ).If these look ok rebuild with a bit of grease on the splines/ taper.Check tightness of pedals as well.
Just having a cup of tea before I start tinkering.
One thing I have noticed is the allen bolt on the LH crank arm tightens in the same direction as back peddling, so it does make it tricky to tighten fully.