Frame saver,should I use it?
11-26-08, 08:44 AM
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Frame saver,should I use it?
Stumbled into a beautiful 2001 Mondonico
frame and fork recently. Took it in to LBS to
get some info. Was told it would be a good idea
to have them spray FRAME SAVER in the tubes.
Basically a rust proofer.
Is this good or bad to do to a handmade Italian
artisan frame? Columbus tubing.
frame and fork recently. Took it in to LBS to
get some info. Was told it would be a good idea
to have them spray FRAME SAVER in the tubes.
Basically a rust proofer.
Is this good or bad to do to a handmade Italian
artisan frame? Columbus tubing.
11-26-08, 08:46 AM
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11-26-08, 09:16 AM
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Only if you don't want your bike rusting from the inside out.
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11-26-08, 10:04 AM
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FrameSaver can save you a lot of grief down the line. It should be applied before the bike is built up so you can get it in all the holes, nooks and crannies inside the frame. It would also be a good time to drill a weep hole in the bottom bracket if one is not already there.
11-26-08, 10:22 AM
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three thumb's up
Thank's for your input everyone.
Just want to do it right the
first time.
Just want to do it right the
first time.
11-26-08, 11:11 AM
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yes, thanks for reminding me, too. gotta do that same.
11-26-08, 03:20 PM
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I gave my Sarthe a good spraying inside with Boeshield when it was new. You will still have 90% of the can left over and it makes one of the best lubes in existence. Plus, it can't be beat when it comes to cleaning a cassette.
