Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Utah
Bikes: Paletti,Pinarello Monviso,Duell Vienna,Giordana XL Super,Lemond Maillot Juane.& custom,PDG Paramount,Fuji Opus III,Davidson Impulse,Pashley Guv'nor,Evans,Fishlips,Y-Foil,Softride, Tetra Pro, CAAD8 Optimo,
The only thing I've ever tried is using an Endoscope to look inside the tubes for rifling and such. Can also help spot any rust and tell you if the tubing is seamed or not. Not a lot of help is most cases but some.
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