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Old 06-21-11 | 11:45 PM
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doOde
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titanium frame care tips

i picked up a good condition older titanium road frame and have a few questions before i invest too much into it:

1- what lube/anti seize to use when installing the seat post, headset, bottom bracket?

2- much of my experience is with bmx bikes. something stiff and a hammer is how i usually remove a headset. what sort of at home diy methods can be used to remove the old headset?

3- bottom bracket seems stuck. i didnt want to muscle it too much for fear of damaging the frame or threads. any suggestions?

4- some people describe ti as indestructible or very strong but i actually feel like this frame material is very delicate and im afraid my manhandling and bunnyhopping might be too much abuse. lets be honest, its a road frame which wasnt designed or intended for such activities, but ive given a fair amount of abuse to older lugged steel frames which have held up reasonably well. should i stick with the old steel or give the ti a run?

thanks.
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