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Old 12-17-09 | 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by eric01
Previous poster was right about innovation. Klein was first with press-fit, large diameter axle bottom bracket. First with an ahead-set style fork/stem setup. First with a fork with a larger diameter lower bearing. Not the first with carbon fork, but I believe one of the first to spec carbon fork as std equipment. Actually come to think of it, they were first with a one piece stem / bar combo -- their misson control mountain bike setup.
How do you maintain or replace press fit BB bearings ?
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