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Old 09-17-10 | 02:46 PM
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cny-bikeman
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Bikes: 2008 Novara Randonee - love it. Previous bikes:Motobecane Mirage, 1972 Moto Grand Jubilee (my fave), Jackson Rake 16, 1983 C'dale ST500.

No way to tell remotely what you mean by "it doesn't spin freely" but some resistance is to be expected on a new BB. If it does not feel outright rough and rotates with even resistance I would not worry about it. All bearings run better when broken in with some miles, as long as they are kept adjusted.
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