[CR]bottom bracket cutouts

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To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2002 18:16:07 -0400
From: "Thomas g Witkop" <tomwitkop@juno.com>
Subject: [CR]bottom bracket cutouts

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). Of course I have either an aluminum can or proper plastic bottom bracket sleeve but do not believe that this would protect the bottom bracket from the elements entering. I am not sufficiently fastidious to always clean after a ride. Any suggestions regarding keeping the elements out when there are cutouts in the bottom bracket? Thank you for your consideration. TomWitkop Rockville, MD

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