Do MTB cranks wear out?

Unless there is significant damage or wear I wouldn’t worry. you can get super short chainring bolts at velosolo, the singlespeed shop. Not trying to be funny, but cranks last until they fail. I had a pair of Deore that I had 4 years with heavy use and no trouble, and are still going strong AFAIK.

How often should I change my crankset?

After 5,400 miles it is reasonable to replace the rear cassette and chain. The front chainrings may need replacing if they have been ridden with a wornout chain. The rest of the crank: the spindle cranks and spider should be fine. Sometimes it is cheaper to replace the whole crankset.

Should I grease crank spindle?

So for our René Herse cranks, we recommend that you lightly grease the crank spindle. Crank bolts can loosen over time, but that does not mean that you should re-tighten them. Instead, remove your cranks every couple of years and inspect them for cracks. (You should do this with all cranks, no matter the brand.)

How long should a bike crankset last?

Chainsets should last lots more than 4000 miles. Any club rider would easily put that in in a years riding. Its only 80 miles a week.

How long should a crank last?

A crank — axle, bearing, cups, and arms — will last decades and 10s of thousands of miles if the bearings are not somehow damaged and the crank arms are not allowed to loosen. Your “grinding noise” is worrisome, though — any bearing that makes noise is not long for this world.

Should you grease crank spindle?

What is crankset care on a bike?

The crankset, which includes all of the parts between the two pedals, is the bike’s transmission, so to speak. It takes the energy from your legs and puts it to use by powering the pedals, the chain and finally, the rear wheel. Crankset care, then, is about ensuring smooth power transfer.

Do you think mountain cranksets are standardized?

This is understandable since before 2009 mountain cranksets were a pretty standardized piece of equipment. As such we haven’t been conditioned to think about it – That has all changed.

What is a XX crankset?

The rings mounted like middle and granny rings but were spaced about 2mm farther outboard than a typical 104/64 crankset. XX was popular but it wasn’t long before people wanted smaller rings.

How do I Clean my crankset?

Inspect your crankset to make sure it’s clean. Dirt and grime quickly build up and may affect your bike’s performance. Since most modern crankset systems contain sealed bearings, you don’t need to lube the area or regrease the bearings. Simply wash the bike after each ride.