Taped dropouts...?
06-25-08 | 03:00 PM
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Taped dropouts...?
I'm buying a bike with taped dropouts... apparently to keep gravel dings off. Is that common? Should I be worried about it peeling the paint off when removed? I figure frame paint's pretty tough, even on really old tape. Any stories?
06-25-08 | 03:33 PM
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Take it off before you buy it and make sure that the tape isn't hiding cracks or other damage...
