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Old 01-14-11 | 12:28 PM
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My own current Raleigh:
Ah, I see what you did there

My own current Schwinn:
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Old 01-14-11 | 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Amesja
Ah, I see what you did there

My own current Schwinn:


Naw, I'm not that subtle. Just another computer
crash

But in all honesty the proprietary threading/
parts availability issue has gotten to the point
that I'm starting to tell mechanical neophytes
to pass on these.

Breaks my heart, but even I have to face reality
on occasion.

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Old 01-14-11 | 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Amesja
I wouldn't be too eeked-out over adjusting toe-in with a wrench like that. It is a common thing to do and we did it all the time in the 70's to stop squeal.
Just *DON'T* try it with Universal calipers.
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Old 01-14-11 | 02:03 PM
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Oh my God, this thread just made me realize that I had a dream about Mathauser brake shoes last night!
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Old 01-14-11 | 02:26 PM
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Ach so, und was gibt's mit seine mutter?

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Oh my God, this thread just made me realize that I had a dream about Mathauser brake shoes last night!
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