But the problem was that it was always "loose"...
that is indeed your problem!
The cranks should become well secured with ONE tightening of the crankbolts. If they dont, they are fucked and any further tightening and riding with loose cranks will all damage the arm further.
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that is indeed your problem!
The cranks should become well secured with ONE tightening of the crankbolts. If they dont, they are fucked and any further tightening and riding with loose cranks will all damage the arm further.