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09-28-16 | 08:35 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 SethB

Thanks all for the replies! I am going to check the LBS if they have anything in stock for a decent price. If not, then I shall head to autozone and get a hose clamp for the time being till one I order gets here.

And thanks for the heads up about greasing the screw threads!

I'm not sure that you'll get adequate hold out of a hose clamp, but no harm in trying. However improve your odds by buying 2 clamps. Put the extra one one around the post, butting up against the seat tube to help support your weight.

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