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
Harsh light and a jewelers loupe for close inspection, if no real damage discernable, "burnishing" with wire wheel, anti seize, good, long pedal wrench and 1 step forward, 2 steps back workover can often smooth things out.