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Old 05-17-11 | 11:13 AM
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From: Mount Vernon, NY

Bikes: Olympia Competizione & Special Piuma, Frejus track circa 1958, Dahon Helios, many others

Check the bottom bracket for a failed join. Hold the bike by the bar and seat, lean it away from you, squat down & put your knee against the crank where it goes into the bottom bracket. Push gently. You should feel a little flex, then the frame should spring back when you release it. Watch the tubes where they enter the BB for movement in and out.

Long shot, but easy to check.
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