Reply To: creaking in my bottom bracket/crank set

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I can’t tell you how many times I thought my bottom bracket was creaking/ticking, and it ended up just being a pedal that needed tightening. I’m talking about where the pedal spindle threads into the crank arm. Worth checking before you throw money at it. Pedal threads should always be cleaned meticulously, then installed with fresh grease applied and torqued to spec. Same goes for threaded BBs, clean, re-grease and re-torque.

Just a heads up if you plan on tackling yourself, right pedal spindle is right hand thread (standard = clockwise to tighten), left pedal spindle is left hand thread (reverse).

Based on the spec, Cranks and BB be worthwhile parts to upgrade if they are in need of replacement and you plan on keeping the bike for a long time.