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01-19-05 | 04:39 PM

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mirona

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Originally Posted by gruppo

Also, lightly filing the inside edge of the stem clamp (Which won't show) will also help to minimize scratching.

I don't know about the penny, but I do use a nail file to smooth out the edges of the stem clamp, then put handsoap on the bars. Slides right through with no problem, and like said above, the soap will dry.

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