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Overheard a new mechanic call a freewheel a 'cassette' and it took me back
I was at the shop counter and a younger guy was explaining a repair to a customer, mixing up the terms for a part that hasn't been common for maybe 20 years. It made me think about how much specific knowledge from the old 5 and 6-speed days is just gone now. What's one piece of old tech or a trick you find yourself explaining to newer folks in the shop?
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stella1111mo ago
My old boss still has a cotter pin press in the back, collects dust now.
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pat_harris29d ago
Found an old cotter pin crank in a parts bin last year, totally stuck. Soaked it in penetrating oil for a solid week, then tapped it out with a punch and a small hammer. Took patience but it came free without damaging the threads. Sometimes the old ways are just about having the time to let things sit.
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My old Schwinn manual talks about adjusting cup and cone hubs, which feels like a lost art now. Stumbled on a forum post that mentioned @stella111's boss and that old cotter pin press, same kind of thing.
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