Originally Posted by brooklyn
What can be done to save the inside of a steel frame. I am afraid that the internals are rusting or will rust?
Also after time will a good steel frame become like a wet noodle and flex alll over the place?
A good quality steel frame can last 50 years and more, barring accidents.
Don't concern yourself too much about rust; quality frames are made from alloy steel with high chrome content so they don't rust like old cars used to. You may see a little surface rust inside but this is normal.
Lastly a steel frame will rarely fail suddenly. Usually a crack will appear first and the frame will start to feel a little more flexible than it should. In other words if it's going to break it will give you a warning first.
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