Bottom bracket storage tip
07-09-17 | 07:05 PM
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Bottom bracket storage tip
Found a new use for the fat bands used for binding broccoli, asparagus etc.
Does a great job of holding all those goodies together, just wrap around one side of spindle, half twist, wrap around the other.
Does a great job of holding all those goodies together, just wrap around one side of spindle, half twist, wrap around the other.
07-09-17 | 07:22 PM
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Nice idea!
One downside - if you have been at this as long as I you may discover upon opening the box/drawer where you have stored the BB assemblies that all of the rubber bands have failed due to ye olde O3 molecule, leaving a sea of loose fittings in need of remating.
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Nice idea!
One downside - if you have been at this as long as I you may discover upon opening the box/drawer where you have stored the BB assemblies that all of the rubber bands have failed due to ye olde O3 molecule, leaving a sea of loose fittings in need of remating.
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07-09-17 | 07:23 PM
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Hmmm, got any good uses for hamburger wrappers?
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07-09-17 | 07:37 PM
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Anything going into long storage I also drop inside a zip-top baggie. It'll hold exponentially longer.
07-09-17 | 07:43 PM
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07-09-17 | 07:53 PM
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Sorry to rain on your parade, but check back on that BB in about 6-9 months, and you'll find the band has broken (presuming it's latex rather than silicone). Been there. Now natural twine, that won't rot.
07-10-17 | 10:04 AM
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07-10-17 | 10:39 AM
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If there in good shape I like to keep nicer vintage cranks and BB's together as matching assembles.
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