Bruce Posted October 14, 2006 Report Share Posted October 14, 2006 First off, i would just like to introduce myself as i'm new to this forum.I'm Bruce. I'm from Bridport in Dorset. Theres some pretty nice riding down here for all levels of riders, so if theres any riders around that area, or who feel like a change and want to come down, let me know Theres only a handful of riders so it would be nice to meet some new people etc.Anyway, back on topic.I have the Echo forged ISIS cranks (these ones i think) and just seem to be having endless trouble with them.First it was the the cranks moving and loosening off the bolts. I thought it was my bottom bracket that may have been the problem, so i bought a new one but that hasn't stopped the problem. Also i have just noticed that the pedal thread on the left crank has practically ripped out...I just wondered if there's anyone else thats had problems with these cranks?(I will post some pictures when i get a chance.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onza-tpro_whiteindfreewheel Posted October 14, 2006 Report Share Posted October 14, 2006 dont do the bolts up so tight so they round off and make sure al threads clean of grease etc and if it comes to it put some lock tight in the threads to hold em on. everyone should know what lock tite is fluid compund turns to hard rubber after being sealed and tighted in a thread / joint etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZHI-sam Posted October 14, 2006 Report Share Posted October 14, 2006 First off, i would just like to introduce myself as i'm new to this forum.I'm Bruce. I'm from Bridport in Dorset. Theres some pretty nice riding down here for all levels of riders, so if theres any riders around that area, or who feel like a change and want to come down, let me know Theres only a handful of riders so it would be nice to meet some new people etc.Anyway, back on topic.I have the Echo forged ISIS cranks (these ones i think) and just seem to be having endless trouble with them.First it was the the cranks moving and loosening off the bolts. I thought it was my bottom bracket that may have been the problem, so i bought a new one but that hasn't stopped the problem. Also i have just noticed that the pedal thread on the left crank has practically ripped out...I just wondered if there's anyone else thats had problems with these cranks?(I will post some pictures when i get a chance.)1. welcome to forum dude 2. get a set of lockrings, that would stop cranks moving3. get your pedal thread holocoiled (got to an enginering place and ask them to do it for a few quid)4. ride and be happy sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synergy Posted October 14, 2006 Report Share Posted October 14, 2006 i know there has been quite a few forum members that have had problems withthose cranks im not sure why though.are you going to be going for a new crank set and bottom bracket ifso what ones ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Posted October 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2006 Cheers for all the suggestions I was just a bit annoyed really, because in general i find Echo components are quite good.But theres not much point me fussing with these cranks now anyway as i'm getting myself a set of the Middleburn Super Pro-Trials cranks next week (yay!)....unless anyone has any other suggestions??What cranksets do you lot use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManxTrialSpaz Posted October 15, 2006 Report Share Posted October 15, 2006 Can't suggest any cranks but, I can tell you that you're probably nto to blame for the death of the cranks, quite a few forum memebrs have had the threads rip out on those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Posted October 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2006 When i put the pedals into the cranks was really careful as i've had probblems with cross-threading before, so dont think cross-threading is reason for their death. The thread just seemed to rip out. Ive never had anything like this happen before...maybe ive put on weight or something...lol!Anyway, I think i'll go with the Middleburns, the quality on their components is second to none, so hopefully no more crank problems! woop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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