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Old 07-03-12 | 06:57 AM
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cny-bikeman
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From: Syracuse, NY

Bikes: 2008 Novara Randonee - love it. Previous bikes:Motobecane Mirage, 1972 Moto Grand Jubilee (my fave), Jackson Rake 16, 1983 C'dale ST500.

Originally Posted by Bohh

1. Do you think this is a hazard as it is?

2. Would you wrap it with electrical tape or similar to keep the debris out but consider it fine otherwise?

3. Or should I replace the housing
1. No, it would be a potential hazard - is that not enough?

2. No. Not any more than I would patch a tube with electrical tape to keep out debris. The housing is functional, not decoration.

3. Yes - or you could wait for a problem when you are 10 miles from home.
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