{"product_id":"main-doeuvre-labour-preparation-dun-cadre-neuf-ou","title":"Frame Prep (new or repainted)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Frame Prep?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough Bassi frames, as well as many others, go through many quality control steps and come almost immaculate from the factory, some imperfections may still arise. Usually, paint is the culprit by being applied \u003cem\u003eslightly\u003c\/em\u003e unevenly or being oversprayed and covering some threads. The result, in the case of a headset or a bottom bracket, is uneven surfaces or imperfect planes which can cause binding and\/or premature wear of the bearings. Bottom bracket and headset bearings work at their very best when they're \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eperfectly\u003c\/span\u003e in line and parallel to each other! In the case of overspray on the threads, it can make fender or rack installations more of a headache than they need to be. With the help of C\u0026amp;L's very fancy facing, chasing, reaming and tapping tools, installing parts on your new fully prep'd frame will be a breeze!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a Frame Prep Labour on a new or newly painted frame, we will:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFace the head tube and bottom bracket shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReam the head tube when necessary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChase bottom bracket shell threads when necessary (almost never)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTap threaded braze-on eyelets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFace flat mount brake caliper contact points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you add a Frame Prep Labour to a Bassi frame purchase, we'll install new in-stock headsets and bottom brackets for free!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"C\u0026L Cycles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43959422812229,"sku":"210000027149","price":127.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/1865\/7605\/files\/warehouse-hb-reamer-0338.jpg?v=1773705301","url":"https:\/\/www.clcycle.ca\/products\/main-doeuvre-labour-preparation-dun-cadre-neuf-ou","provider":"C\u0026L Cycles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}