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Old 01-03-10 | 04:40 PM
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Lycc825
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From: Pacific NW

Bikes: Soma DoubleCross Disc for cross, Motobecane 700HT for cross-country, Monty for trials, IRO Angus for fixed, 83' Gitane Sprint for communting

If you have a steel frame, use frame-saver on the inside to prevent water damage/rust.
If you have a titanium frame, use anti-seize grease on every single piece of metal that touches the frame (even water bottle cage bolts, cable stops, etc.). Titanium is known to seize with other metals over time.

-Use grease with every bolt/thread/seatpost/etc.
-Cut cable housing with proper tools. Cutting it properly with cause a lot less friction(especially at the cable housing ends), thus extending the life and usability of the cables. Grind the ends of the housing flat.
-Good idea to face and chase bb cups and headtube, even if it is a good manufacturer.
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