Old 06-13-10 | 02:04 PM
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FBinNY
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Bikes: too many bikes from 1967 10s (5x2)Frejus to a Sumitomo Ti/Chorus aluminum 10s (10x2), plus one non-susp mtn bike I use as my commuter

As long as the outer removal ring has most of the threads engaged it doesn't matter how tight. I prefer not to tighten them, and leave them about 1/4 turn short of the bottom so that in the event they seize I can work in either direction to free them. Also, If yours removes easily, take it off and put some grease or anti-seize on the threads then replace it.
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