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06-11-21 | 12:15 AM

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Bill Kapaun

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From: Mid Willamette Valley, Orygun

Bikes: 87 RockHopper,2008 Specialized Globe. Both upgraded to 9 speeds. 2019 Giant Explore E+3

Use a vise grip pliers.
It'll strip them off pronto.
Use the right amount of tension and they "peel" off.

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