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From: Frank Krygowski <frkrygow@sbcglobal.net>
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Subject: Re: Stuck BB
Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2024 22:30:07 -0400
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On 9/17/2024 5:19 PM, Mark J cleary wrote:
>
> I think the problem with this is all the sweating I do inside it just 
> drips down and is corrosive. Riding inside and getting sweat all over 
> bike is way worse than riding outside in almost anything. I am too lazy 
> to wipe it all down everyday and just caulk it up to, it is replaceable. 

Heck, I'm too lazy to wipe it all down once a month!


> I have already spent more time asking and figuring it out than simply 
> buying a used frame and starting over.
....

> 
> 
> I hate to be a retro grouch but to me your basic frame with exposed 
> cables, BSA BB, and rim brakes is still about the easiest to maintain 
> and work on. Granted not as spiffy and up-to-date as DIY and the rest 
> but not going to change your performance all that much. Especially at my 
> age.

I agree, but I'm happy being a retro grouch. Up-to-date fashion? Meh.


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- Frank Krygowski