Re: [CR]bottom bracket cutouts

(Example: Production Builders:Peugeot)

Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2002 15:35:03 -0700
From: "Chuck Schmidt" <chuckschmidt@earthlink.net>
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: Re: [CR]bottom bracket cutouts
References: <20020829.181615.-452645.10.tomWitkop@juno.com>


Thomas g Witkop wrote:
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> Dear list members:
> Bottom bracket cutouts on steel frames-pleasing to the eye or invitation
> for internal rust (probably both)? I am tempted to plug the cut out with
> expandable insulation foam (the stuff in a spray can). (cut)

My advice is to don't do it. Anythime you plug something up it encourages what moisture that does get in to stay in and rust the insides. Witness plugs in the bottom of steerers...

Chuck Schmidt SoPas, SoCal

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