Honestly if you can afford an overpriced BB stop being a cheapskate and buy a new bike. Sell the old one to a normal person who won't care about any of the issues you think matter.
But don't mention any of the issues. :)
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Honestly if you can afford an overpriced BB stop being a cheapskate and buy a new bike. Sell the old one to a normal person who won't care about any of the issues you think matter.