Originally Posted by
HillRider
The temperature excursions will have had no effect on the frame unless there is a lot of condensation inside the tubes that caused rust. That frame is steel so I don't understand your question about aluminum unless you are asking about the aluminum components like the crank, rims, etc.. The temperature swings will have no effect on the aluminum parts either.
You're right, I mistyped, it's chromoly; the question (which you answered) would have been the same. Thanks for the info!