Whats this tube doing in my bottom bracket?
01-02-11, 03:10 PM
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I was always taught to grease the heck out of the seatpost and stem to keep water coming from above and keep them from seizing.
I'd certainly use a sleeve if bb has cutouts, otherwise, not sure its mandatory.
I'd certainly use a sleeve if bb has cutouts, otherwise, not sure its mandatory.
01-02-11, 04:31 PM
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I didn't start using the sleeves until recently, after buying some cheap. I don't know how much good they do, but they certainly can't hurt. I've never owned a bike that had cutouts, or even a drain hole.
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GB,
If I didin't have a cut out... it wouldn't matter. But,
If I didin't have a cut out... it wouldn't matter. But,
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