Hello, not sure if im the right section, or if this thread exists on these forums somewhere..

been looking around for a proper frame for a while now, and i'd like to know how to assess a used steel road frame?

just some heads up about the stuff i got to look out for, what to avoid, and generally how to inspect it properly would be good.

Thanks yall

Look out for obvious signs of crash. Bent chain stay especially where the deraileur attaches, bent fork , large dings and excessive rust. But steel frames are more forgiving than other materials. Small dings aren't as much of a concern as they are with other material. And even if there is some rust a steel frame can be restored to like new condition although that will probably cost more than you pay for the frame