Balooba Posted May 8, 2020 Share Hi all Currently sitting with a Shimano BB-MT800 Pressfit on my Momsen Vipa 2016 model. On the weekend I hit a couple of muddy puddles. now there is a funny grinding noise coming from the BB. Only audible when I put pressure on it. Did the same just before lockdown and thought it an isolated incident. How do I remedy the problem (washing excluded)? If I need to go new, what is best? Cheers in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Marshall Posted May 9, 2020 Share I don't like to comment on "noises" from afar because the source can be difficult to pin down. BB noise is usually creaking or a "click". Grinding noise under pressure could also be from the chain/chainring or even the rear wheel/cassette. Best is to remove the chain and spin the crank. You will hear/feel bearing roughness. You can replace the bb with the same type or opt for a screw together type like the Token, Praxis or Wheels Manufacturing ones. I prefer the screw together types because they are less prone to creaking and bearing replacement is simple. Balooba 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coppi Posted May 9, 2020 Share I had the strangest experience with a BB on my Momsen R355 gravel bike! Came back from a loop around my hood the other day and noticed I the pedals turn backwards very stiffly, immediately thought the bearings have had it so I took it in for a checkup as I’ve done about 1000 km on the bike from new...........they found a crap load of long veld grass tightly wrapped around the crank [emoji1787][emoji23] Balooba 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corrie.kuilder Posted May 9, 2020 Share Probably dirt in your pedals and or cleats. Had a similar issue and eventually removed my cleats, cleaned the bottom of the shoe properly, cleaned and a touch of grease on the cleat bolts, re-fitted everything. Then moved to the pedals, gave them a proper cleaning. Balooba 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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