Joined: Oct 2015
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Bikes: Merz x 5 + Specialized Merz Allez x 2, Strawberry/Newlands/DiNucci/Ti x3, Gordon, Fuso/Moulton x2, Bornstein, Paisley,1958-74 Paramounts x3, 3rensho, 74 Moto TC, 73-78 Raleigh Pro's x5, Marinoni x2, 1960 Cinelli SC, 1980 Bianchi SC, PX-10 X 2
As a lifelong mechanic/technician I have never failed to get the fixed cup out, never destroyed or seriously hurt a frame either. It takes skill, diligence, finesse, proper tools, etc and sometimes a lot more including patience. The cup not wanting to come out is the best/worst reason to get it out for me, then you know it will come out when it has to. Deciding to leave it alone is not an option.