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Old 01-19-14 | 11:12 AM
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Bikes: 1978 Trek TX700; 1978/79 Trek 736; 1984 Specialized Stumpjumper Sport; 1984 Schwinn Voyageur SP; 1985 Trek 620; 1985 Trek 720; 1986 Trek 400 Elance; 1987 Schwinn High Sierra; 1990 Miyata 1000LT

This isn't a badly rusted frame- I see NO indications of rust anywhere on the exterior of the bike. It is, however a 30 year old (pretty much unused) frame, and any rust would probably be from condensation moisture.

I know steel rusts- it's a part of what steel is- but I don't know how much is normal for an uncoated 30 year old frame interior. This is a really nice bike and a really nice, quality frame- so I think it is worth any effort into it. Most of what scares me is the corrosion on the seatpost- Although it wasn't stuck- I don't think it was greased very well when it was put in... 30 years ago.

Thanks again everyone.
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