posted by Rob on march 08, 1998 at 21:33:36:
in reply to: XLM Clicking noises posted by benfuto on march 03, 1998 at 16:48:06:
I have a similar problem that re-occurs on my mtn frame. In my case, I've determined that the noise comes from the bottom bracket shell threads. Remove and clean the b.b. cups and the inside of the shell, and then re-install with a light coat of grease or anti-seize compound. Make sure that the fixed cup side (reverse threads on the right) is very tight. I find that I have to re-do this two or three times per year, riding in B.C. interior conditions.
Good luck
Rob
p.s. I have 95 XTR cranks and bb, and I recommend that you do not grease the bb spindle nor overtighten the crank arms