Rainy Days
05-07-14, 02:34 PM
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Rainy Days
In this area (eastern PA) it rain a lot! Other then fenders, what do you do to keep the steel frame from rusting out?
05-07-14, 03:32 PM
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It doesn't rain a lot in Eastern PA. Also, fenders don't prevent a frame from "rusting out".
Spray Framesaver in the frame if you are worried about rust inside the frame. Wipe it down after you ride in the rain. Give it a thorough cleaning as desired. That's it really.
Spray Framesaver in the frame if you are worried about rust inside the frame. Wipe it down after you ride in the rain. Give it a thorough cleaning as desired. That's it really.
05-07-14, 05:13 PM
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Just wipe it down when youre done riding. Two minutes and a towel.
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Don't leave the bike outdoors when you're not riding it. And a good wipe down afterwards.
Doing a quick average annual rainfall comparison, Allentown, PA outdrizzles Seattle, WA by quite a bit. Who would've thought? 13% above the national average...
Doing a quick average annual rainfall comparison, Allentown, PA outdrizzles Seattle, WA by quite a bit. Who would've thought? 13% above the national average...
05-08-14, 06:13 PM
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Yeah, I'd much rather live in Boulder than in Eastern PA. Hopefully you'll get home soon?
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I do nothing to my bike other than bring it indoors at night. Lube chain of course
