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@Murphy's_Law
Hey Tester,
in the Pompino owners thread you commented on greasing a square taper before putting the crank on there.
I have read on a mechanics website filled with otherwise very useful tips, that you shouldn't grease the square taper, otherwise you could pull the crank too tight and actually destroy it / make it impossible to get off.
Is that bollocks?
Also, the same site advises against greasing the steerer tube on ahead steerers, as the stem clamp could slip.
Also bollocks?
I haven't greased any of both yet, but after reading your comment on the cranks, next time I have a free afternoon my bike's gonna get some grease.
All screws are/will be greased. Anything else?