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07-20-14 | 04:45 PM

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Bikes: too many bikes from 1967 10s (5x2)Frejus to a Sumitomo Ti/Chorus aluminum 10s (10x2), plus one non-susp mtn bike I use as my commuter

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Originally Posted by Dan Burkhart

Is this an electroforged Chicago Schwinn? If so, the frame tubes might be thick enough to drill and tap to m5x.8. I did this on my Schwinn Twinn tandem, even though I am equipped and able to install rivnuts. The tubing was thick enough for 3 full threads, enough to secure a bottle cage.

If I were snooty, I might point out that a seat tube with a wall thick enough to tap 3 full threads might best the best argument against bothering. (but I'm not)

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