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Old 01-26-22 | 05:46 PM
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Bikes: Pake C'Mute Touring/Commuter Build, 1989 Kona Cinder Cone, 1995 Trek 5200, 1973 Raleigh Super Course FG, 1969 Raleigh Superbe, 1986 Miyata Nine : 1960/61 Montgomery Ward Hawthorne "thrift" 3 speed, by Hercules (sold), 1966 Schwinn Deluxe Racer (sold)

Originally Posted by samuelhoare7
And what about alloy handlebar to alloy stem ? The bolts I will grease but what the alloy to alloy surface ? Small bit of grease (surely this will slip ?) Nothing ? Or a alloy grip compound or paste ?
I use grip compound sparingly for single bolt handlebar to stem interfaces, and some seatposts (if the seatpost slipped on me in the past). Alloy/carbon grip gel will scratch aluminum, so use sparingly.
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