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01-28-12 | 11:04 PM

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Bill Kapaun

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From: Mid Willamette Valley, Orygun

Bikes: 87 RockHopper,2008 Specialized Globe. Both upgraded to 9 speeds. 2019 Giant Explore E+3

When I want to clean a cassette or Freewheel, I simply remove it.
MUCH easier to get to.
On a cassette, I'll just drop it in a container of "solvent" and let it soak for a bit first.
Freewheel has the bearings inside, so that's not a viable option.

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