Grease BB threads before instaling?
02-26-05, 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by DocF
Back to the original question......
A lot of current bottom brackets have plastic parts (like the "fixed cup"). Many plastics deteriorate in contact with grease. Anti-sieze does not have this problem, so why use something which is a substitute? My tube of anti-sieze compound cost less than $2.00 at an auto parts store.
Doc
A lot of current bottom brackets have plastic parts (like the "fixed cup"). Many plastics deteriorate in contact with grease. Anti-sieze does not have this problem, so why use something which is a substitute? My tube of anti-sieze compound cost less than $2.00 at an auto parts store.
Doc
05-09-06, 09:24 PM
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just dug this one up in a search.
i bought a used titanium frame which appears to have a seized bottom bracket. (great i know) all the usual tricks aren't helping me out.
is there any strategies to break down this bond or am i screwed?
i bought a used titanium frame which appears to have a seized bottom bracket. (great i know) all the usual tricks aren't helping me out.
is there any strategies to break down this bond or am i screwed?
