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12-03-18 | 11:36 PM

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Reynolds 531

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Lesson learned, don't forget to wipe

under-rated advice.

12-04-18 | 10:00 AM

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shuru421

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Interesting, it truly did look like it was cracked! Good stuff, but how are you planning to go about it? Leave as is?

12-04-18 | 07:24 PM

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A dozen gloom and doom comments. Kind of like reading Yelp restaurant reviews. ...

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Originally Posted by Mr. 66

Lesson learned, don't forget to wipe

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Originally Posted by Reynolds 531

under-rated advice.

.lol:.

You guys are cracking me up!

But I'm concerned. Can a thread like this really have a happy ending? I think not. The Flat Tire God will have his due, one way nor a nother.

12-04-18 | 07:38 PM

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gomango

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Ultimately, he wants to sell the bike for decent coin.

Especially in this market.

A cracked headtube wouldn't help, so it all appears to be headed in the right direction.

Happy for Sloar, but the market will decide this one's fate.