Originally Posted by
Doc_Wui
Cause of rust is using cheap chrome plated steel fasteners, plated steel handlebars. etc. These will rust overnight after a ride thru salt spray.
A nice bike has alloy seat posts, handlebars, steerer, steerer, rims, stainless spokes, hydraulic brakes, instead of steel cables. Sometimes, a steel frame works better on certain bikes,
Thank you very much for your reply. I agree with your point of view. Yes, the use of cheap chrome-plated steel fasteners, steel-plated handlebars, etc. is indeed one of the causes of rust, but corrosion is not limited to iron or its alloys