02-21-2011, 02:24 PM
I recently purchased my 1st bike in many years - a 2005 Gary Fisher Marlin. Very happy with this overall, but after about 8 3 mile rides I started hearing an annoying clicking sound.
I found the left crank arm was just a little loose. So I pulled the center bolt out, not realizing it took a tool to remove the crank arm. No tool, so I just reinstalled the bolt. No matter how much I tighten it it seems to loosen again after about 1/2 mile. Can I do anything about this without having to visit the LBS? If I have to replace the whole crankset, how do I know which one to get?
Sorry for what may seem like silly questions. It's been 32 years since I had to work on a bike.
I found the left crank arm was just a little loose. So I pulled the center bolt out, not realizing it took a tool to remove the crank arm. No tool, so I just reinstalled the bolt. No matter how much I tighten it it seems to loosen again after about 1/2 mile. Can I do anything about this without having to visit the LBS? If I have to replace the whole crankset, how do I know which one to get?
Sorry for what may seem like silly questions. It's been 32 years since I had to work on a bike.
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