Pixie Posted February 9, 2009 Posted February 9, 2009 Hi guys,Is it a common thing for a crank to "fall off" or is it a fault from the cycling shop side. Do bolts just come out??????
TheLegend Posted February 9, 2009 Posted February 9, 2009 ja, they just do that sometimes when they are in a bad mood! you should specify a bit, what cranks, BB - square tapper...
intern Posted February 9, 2009 Posted February 9, 2009 You're not OB are you? Definitely not that common for a crank to separate, if tightened properly should be no reason for it to go pear..
Mak-daddy Posted February 9, 2009 Posted February 9, 2009 Seems to be a common problem on FSA cranks.
NotSoBigBen Posted February 9, 2009 Posted February 9, 2009 Pixie the HUB 'spocket rockets' are gonna want to know ..... 1) MTB or road2) What crank?3) In fact exact model number wll have them falling over their feet with scientific engineering reasons and possible solutions including the rubishing etc. of the various manufacturers designs etc.
TheLegend Posted February 9, 2009 Posted February 9, 2009 I think quick altitude or temperature changes are a regular cause for cranks to fall off!
javadude Posted February 9, 2009 Posted February 9, 2009 Mine only falls off when its trying to be funny.
Pixie Posted February 9, 2009 Author Posted February 9, 2009 Sorry guys, the one person had FSA cranks, and the other Cannondale Hellogram (hope spelling is correct), the cannondale cranks were fitted on the Friday, and fell off 39km into the race on the Saturday, the rider ended up with a concussion, 2 vertebrae moved, the dr said she was very, very, lucky she did'nt brake her neck.
TheLegend Posted February 9, 2009 Posted February 9, 2009 Mine only falls off when its trying to be funny. they must be so annoying!
Spinnekop Posted February 9, 2009 Posted February 9, 2009 FSA.....common! Mine also came loose constantly!! Really annoying.
Guest Michelle Posted February 9, 2009 Posted February 9, 2009 You're not OB are you? I was wondering that too when I saw the topic Try calling him Pixie at the next race & see if you get a reaction
Bike Mob Posted February 9, 2009 Posted February 9, 2009 Some have lockrings...these work loose - race face esp...some loctite fixes that. but still the main crank bolt should hold. 39 km is negligent workshop PDS ing my 2c
intern Posted February 9, 2009 Posted February 9, 2009 You're not OB are you? I was wondering that too when I saw the topic Try calling him Pixie at the next race & see if you get a reaction Umm...nah. Goblin, maybe. Pixie - definitely not! Back on topic - Cannondale hollowgram are made by FSA, no?
Spinnekop Posted February 9, 2009 Posted February 9, 2009 You're not OB are you? Try calling him Pixie at the next race & see if you get a reaction ooohhhh.....let me know when, I'll bring the camera......
Spinnekop Posted February 9, 2009 Posted February 9, 2009 Back on topic - Cannondale hollowgram are made by FSA' date=' no?[/quote'] No. The carbon SI cranks are made by FSA. "Hollowgram" is Cannondale's. The chainrings are manufactured by FSA if I am not mistaken......
Christie Posted February 9, 2009 Posted February 9, 2009 +1 on FSA carbon cranks They have got a bad rep on the on-line forums I browse. Most common issue is the pedal insert coming loose. Sounds like SA agents provide good back-up, though.Christie2009-02-09 06:42:06
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