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Old 11-02-08 | 04:05 PM
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Bikes: 86 Katakura Silk, 87 Prologue X2, 88 Cimarron LE, 1975 Sekai 4000 Professional, 73 Paramount, plus more

Hard to effectively use oxalic on spokes without damaging aluminum rims and hub. Better to just try some WD40 and scotchbrite pad or similar. Otherwise, look for a good donor bike for possible wheels. I have found some really good MTB donors in the $5 to $20 range.
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