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Old 07-15-14 | 08:07 PM
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Bikes: '09 Trek 2.1 * '75 Sekine * 2010 Raleigh Talus 8.0 * '90 Giant Mtb * Raleigh M20 * Fuji Nevada mtb

If the cages are plastic or composite, don't tighten the bolts too much or you can stress or even crack the plastic. The damage might not show up for 6 months. Like everything else on the bike, a quick check for loose things should be a habit anyway.
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