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What's a hammer?
Install top cap, rotate frame and smash steerer on floor.
ymmv.

Depends on the tyre/cut, too big for anchovy? Vulcanised tyre I assume? I've had good success with loctite 480 and rubber/textile Rema patch. 480 is great for filling smaller cuts/nicks in thread too.

Ah, haven't seen this. Many thanks!

What's the tolerance for BSA shell width in a GXP system?
No mention of it in Sram documentation.
Posh BB I got (Reset GXPlite) comes with a wave washer for some reason.

https://twitter.com/christapeterso/status/1592317592966168576

Cube RFR

It's the return spring.
Here's a screengrab, Graeme is the senior tech at Campag service center UK.

That's a known issue with 12sp shifters, Merlin should replace it.

Wow, stunning collection. Absolutely lovely.

Also meant to ask. Would such a CS-Dropout miter be structurally sound?
Sorry to hijack.

Ah yes, brainfart, sweep rail is what I meant.
Need to step up my game then.
Any tips on getting nice non-linear cross-section tapers, as in chainstays?

s bend stays for example

what's your process? Bend, flow along curve, something else?
I've found my results to be somewhat unreliable.

Clear pictures and measurements with tape should suffice.
Gil at Retrodecals does this often enough.

Did you become a GCN acolyte suddenly or was it more of a process?

Says who, Big Bike™?
Several square taper BBs with user friendly replaceable cartridge bearings out there.
T.A., White industries, probably more.

Appalling customer service.
@JB could you take out the calipers for me?

shimano BBs are JIS

Well aware, UN300 is simply not produced with the corresponding spindle length.

not gaining anything from saving the sugino

except the satisfaction inherent to taking apart and servicing things not meant to.

@AITOR
more power to you.

UN300

Is there a NJS alivio crank I'm not aware of?

@AITOR
SKF 6002RS are 3GBP a pop.
Go ahead if you have a bearing drift/puller.
I've refurbed a few Campag cartridge BBs, 10min job.

It's fascinating folks still don't think twice before throwing shit away in 2022.

I have built and am quite happy with a laser/d-light wheelset.
Didn't have a problem with wind-up building with lubricated components.
However I think it's too much rim (too stiff) for those spokes in this application, cue brake rub.

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Swissstop BXP.
Costs as much as KoolStop where I'm based.
Granted, they wear a bit faster than a harder compound.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6zhSXSiOpg

I beg to differ.
https://youtu.be/4XxF4WPh3ME

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We will deflate one or more of your tires.