Got an old bike that has this piece in between the crankset and the frame. It’s very loose and keeps rolling around and getting in the way of the chain when I pedal. How can I remove it or make it stay fixed in one place?
this post was submitted on 15 Jun 2025
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That or twine, whichever you have on hand.
Twine?! Really? Be a professional, zip tie or electrical tape, anything less is mediocrity /s