frank theriault wrote: > On 8/13/07, Bob W <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Looks like quite a nice bike. Looks like a lugged steel frame - it'll >> probably last forever. > > It could. In countries and areas like Canada that salt in the winter, > one must be very careful to oil the inside of the tubes at least once > a year to prevent tubes from the inside out (happened to me, while I > was riding, twice - not a fun feeling to have a tube break whilst in > the saddle). Even then, with lugged steel frames, a new tube can be > put in, and you're on your way.
I've read good things about the quality of mid'80s Japanese lugged steel frames. How can I tell if it is rusting on the inside? Just take the seat post out and look inside? -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
