12-31-2012, 02:15 PM
First time poster here. I am a commuter who recently got a modest bike tool set and am interested in learning more about repairs. I have a 2006 Bianchi Brava (thanks Craigslist!) and recently replaced my pedals. In doing so, I noticed that my crank was making a scratchy, grinding noise. I pulled a crank arm but then decided doing anything more was beyond my capability.
I brought it to my LBS hoping that they could do some cleaning or other minor maintenance that would stop the grinding and prolong the useful life of this component. They said that there was nothing that they could do short of a two hour job of replacing the bearings because they are sealed and that is where the noise is coming from. I don't doubt them because they turned down business, but is there anything that I can do to help stave off a future replacement or major repair here? Many thanks for any help and best wishes for a happy New Year.
I brought it to my LBS hoping that they could do some cleaning or other minor maintenance that would stop the grinding and prolong the useful life of this component. They said that there was nothing that they could do short of a two hour job of replacing the bearings because they are sealed and that is where the noise is coming from. I don't doubt them because they turned down business, but is there anything that I can do to help stave off a future replacement or major repair here? Many thanks for any help and best wishes for a happy New Year.