Originally Posted by
chain_whipped
Also noticed the crud under and rear of the fork crown. What's it consist of?
Some states in the Winter use calcium chloride. Chloride comes from chlorine. Riding in that environment and into early Spring, putting the bike away without cleaning can cause long term issues. Titanium isn't 'all cracked up to be'.
Again, no. According to this document from
Titanium Metals Corporation:
Chlorine and chlorine compounds in aqueous solution are not corrosive toward titanium because of their strongly oxidizing natures. Titanium is unique among metals in handling these environments.
Additionally, while chloride ions does indeed come from reactions of chlorine with various other elements, that changes the properties of the chemical significantly. Chlorine is a deadly poison…mostly because it is highly reactive…but sodium chloride is an essential mineral for life.