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@tschundler.leds.social.ap.brid.gyAug 26, 2026, 1:02 AM

3 years ago, I replaced the bottom bracket bearing for the bike I use at #BurningMan after it self-destructed from rust in 2022. I bought one that claims to be waterproof, but prepping this year, I noticed the pedals weren't moving nicely, so took it apart and […]

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inside the bottom bracket of a blue bicycle. chunks of clumped alkaline dust are visible.a bottom bracket bearing and inner race. the cage holding the bearings is heavily rusted. held near the outer bearing race labeled "patent water proof for opc"a new sealed ball bearing, seated in an aluminum machined outer race, below a steel inner race