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Old 07-29-07 | 12:11 AM
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Utm69
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Originally Posted by Landgolier
Rotafixing puts way more force on it than pedaling. It's possible you've stripped the threads on your hub if you overtightened the cog, which could cause slippage in either direction without the lock ring being lose. I wouldn't worry, just tighten everything firmly but not with death torque and ride, if it's stripped it will let you know.


Can it be overtightened by using a chainwhip? The LBS guy used a chainwhip and lockring tool to tighten everything up. It was only after it started to slip forward that I rotafixed it myself which so far hasn't slipped anymore.
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