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jim beam
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Kerry Montgomery wrote:
> Hi all,
> Have been thinking about building a bike using NOS 1970s parts. Am I taking
> an unreasonable risk, especially with the Cinelli stem? Is there a test that
> could be done to the stem to verify that it's sound?
> Thanks much,
> Kerry
>
>
while the aluminum could have aged slightly, this will have made it
stronger, not weaker. the only other consideration is the cinelli wedge
system can split steerer tubes if tightened excessively, but that's not
a function of age. other than that, you'll be fine.
> Hi all,
> Have been thinking about building a bike using NOS 1970s parts. Am I taking
> an unreasonable risk, especially with the Cinelli stem? Is there a test that
> could be done to the stem to verify that it's sound?
> Thanks much,
> Kerry
>
>
while the aluminum could have aged slightly, this will have made it
stronger, not weaker. the only other consideration is the cinelli wedge
system can split steerer tubes if tightened excessively, but that's not
a function of age. other than that, you'll be fine.