Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Boston-ish, MA
Bikes: 72 Peugeot UO-8, 82 Peugeot TH8, 87 Bianchi Brava, 76? Masi Grand Criterium, 74 Motobecane Champion Team, 86 & 77 Gazelle champion mondial, 81? Grandis, 82? Tommasini, 83 Peugeot PF10
Lots of technical discussion. But sometimes the simple stuff can be overlooked. I didn't see (unless I missed it) much discussion about the BBs themselves. Worn bearings can introduce enough free play that the crank spindle can be wobbled by hand. Loose chainring bolts can make a chainring wobble. Poor chain line can encourage a tooth to catch the side of the chain.
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