I've got a threaded Hollowtech BB. I am choosing to space the left crank to clear the rear brake for a power meter.
I think I've made a bad error in choosing to do this. I understand that not having the plastic keeper between the cinch bolts and not having the plastic preload screw in is a small risk in if it loosens during a ride. Big deal, I'd notice and break out the multi tool and tighten it.
Now, the problem:
I used something rather soft as my spacer washer instead of hard. So, there isn't really any "preload" before I torque down the crank arm.
I've noticed I feel like this setup has some drag in it versus my road bike that is totally OEM and no Macgyver BS done to it.
Has this screwed the BB bearings or is this causing appreciable drag or damage in the crank?
Long run I plan to probably sell the meter I have and go with a pedal meter setup to make swapping between bikes easier and totally eliminate this problem.
I think I've made a bad error in choosing to do this. I understand that not having the plastic keeper between the cinch bolts and not having the plastic preload screw in is a small risk in if it loosens during a ride. Big deal, I'd notice and break out the multi tool and tighten it.
Now, the problem:
I used something rather soft as my spacer washer instead of hard. So, there isn't really any "preload" before I torque down the crank arm.
I've noticed I feel like this setup has some drag in it versus my road bike that is totally OEM and no Macgyver BS done to it.
Has this screwed the BB bearings or is this causing appreciable drag or damage in the crank?
Long run I plan to probably sell the meter I have and go with a pedal meter setup to make swapping between bikes easier and totally eliminate this problem.