The fork and frame tubes are sealed up after building. This prevents
the frame or fork from rusting from the inside out. Bottle bosses are
also closed at the ends so water cannot enter the down tube.
What one has to worry about with high performance lightweight steel tubing is exterior oxidation. Any nicks in the paint should be touched up immediately. Failure to do this will allow for oxidation that will in the long term compromise the strength and integrity of the frame or fork tubing in question. This could result in an unsafe riding condition leading to injury.
Be familiar with what your bicycle frame and components look like. Get accustomed to cleaning your bicycle. Doing this will prolong the life-span of the components and frame while helping to uncover potential problems. To protect the paint I recommend using Pedro’s Bike Lust to polish the frame & fork after cleaning. This is a silicone polish that puts a nice shiny barrier between the elements and the paint. Water will bead up and run off more freely. Clean up will be a bit quicker I find and of course the paint work will look beautiful for many years to come.
Inspect the bicycle before and after every ride. Especially after any sort of impact or crash. Any dents, ripples in the tubing, bubbles or cracks in the paint should lead to an inspection by a qualified professional. Any impact that is strong enough to damage components on the frame warrants frame and fork inspection by a qualified professional before the next ride. This is critical.
Any fork that suffers an impact requiring the replacement or rebuilding of a wheel must be inspected before riding again. I said must and meant it.
There is no rational reason to skip inspection. The frame should also be inspected for headtube damage. My gusset is good but the force it takes to destroy a wheel is tremendous and must be respected.
Cycling is inherently dangerous and accidents do happen. An accident can be part of the learning curve and at other times just bad luck. So always wear a helmet, ride responsibly and in control. A yearly tune-up by a professional is recommended minimum, more frequently for avid riders.
Mountain biking is by default tough on equipment and components can break. Taking the short amount of time to inspect and maintain your bicycle as I recommend will significantly reduce the likelihood of equipment failure and or injury. If you have any doubts about the bicycle take it to the local bike shop. You need each other so don’t be cheap. Your life swings in the balance.
The idea is riding to stay happy and healthy not busted and miserable.
So after a day on the trails get out the bucket and sponges enjoy a beer and care for your bicycle.
Do this and your trusty steed will take care of you on the next adventure."
MTB, MTB, MTB.
What one has to worry about with high performance lightweight steel tubing is exterior oxidation. Any nicks in the paint should be touched up immediately. Failure to do this will allow for oxidation that will in the long term compromise the strength and integrity of the frame or fork tubing in question. This could result in an unsafe riding condition leading to injury.
Be familiar with what your bicycle frame and components look like. Get accustomed to cleaning your bicycle. Doing this will prolong the life-span of the components and frame while helping to uncover potential problems. To protect the paint I recommend using Pedro’s Bike Lust to polish the frame & fork after cleaning. This is a silicone polish that puts a nice shiny barrier between the elements and the paint. Water will bead up and run off more freely. Clean up will be a bit quicker I find and of course the paint work will look beautiful for many years to come.
Inspect the bicycle before and after every ride. Especially after any sort of impact or crash. Any dents, ripples in the tubing, bubbles or cracks in the paint should lead to an inspection by a qualified professional. Any impact that is strong enough to damage components on the frame warrants frame and fork inspection by a qualified professional before the next ride. This is critical.
Any fork that suffers an impact requiring the replacement or rebuilding of a wheel must be inspected before riding again. I said must and meant it.
There is no rational reason to skip inspection. The frame should also be inspected for headtube damage. My gusset is good but the force it takes to destroy a wheel is tremendous and must be respected.
Cycling is inherently dangerous and accidents do happen. An accident can be part of the learning curve and at other times just bad luck. So always wear a helmet, ride responsibly and in control. A yearly tune-up by a professional is recommended minimum, more frequently for avid riders.
Mountain biking is by default tough on equipment and components can break. Taking the short amount of time to inspect and maintain your bicycle as I recommend will significantly reduce the likelihood of equipment failure and or injury. If you have any doubts about the bicycle take it to the local bike shop. You need each other so don’t be cheap. Your life swings in the balance.
The idea is riding to stay happy and healthy not busted and miserable.
So after a day on the trails get out the bucket and sponges enjoy a beer and care for your bicycle.
Do this and your trusty steed will take care of you on the next adventure."
MTB, MTB, MTB.
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