Originally Posted by Jokerette
Just so you know, framesaver is merely linseed oil in a spray can. Linsed oil is available at any hardware store. If you are taking the frame apart anyway, just pour some down the tubes and swirl it around. Pour out the excess. It will thicken in a few days and you're set for life.
Having used both Framesaver and Linseed oil I'm going to disagree with you on this. Framesaver is a waxy anti-corrosive compound. The distinct smell of framesaver can be found in seveal wax based anti-corrosive compounds made for the automotive market.
Also, Framesaver dries nothing like linseed oil. Fravesaver dries with much better adhesion to metal than linseed oil. How do I know this? It's been a long hard winter and I've been playing with automotive anti-corrosives, linseed oil, framesaver, metal, and saltwater in my basement. What a geek!
BTW, linseed oil is a good alternative to commericaly available anti-corrosive sprays, it's just not the same as Framesaver.