Lee wrote:

> Sounds like you are honking like a Canadian goose, and if not you
> will. Just get some spray graphite lube. Personally I took them
> apart, and doing so I snapped two bolts. I went and bought some real
> bolt at the store and soaked them in Teflon chain oil for my mountain
> bike. That provided a much smoother bounce. You will notice they are
> significantly dry when you take them apart. I think it is wise to
> lube them before you use them much like a bike or rollerblades.

I have decided to follow your advice and have taken mine apart. It was
REALLY obvious that the lack of lube made them totally stiff; I expect
I'll be hollering at people to lube em before they try em on after I get
them back together.

I have discovered that two of the bushings are totally trashed. I tried
Home Despot but their selection was lousy. If anyone knows where you go
to find metric bushings, I'd sure appreciate it. :-) Otherwise I'll
keep looking.