multimodal commuter
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On the BB, it came with the original Stronglight, which is beautifully made and not completely worn out. The spindle races are showing the beginnings of some pitting, but I think with fresh grease and new balls it will last a few more years. Yes, Swiss thread. So I think you'll be seeing a Stronglight 49D on this.
My chief concern, now, is the chrome. The chrome on the head lugs is not bad at all. The chrome on the fork crown is not so good. But the chrome on the fork and stays is really terrible. It won't polish up well; it's gone far beyond a little pitting. I'm thinking I have to dissolve the rust with oxalic acid and then fill all the pits with bondo or something, sand smooth, and paint. I'm not looking forward to this but leaving the chrome as is, I think, is not a good option.
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