How to stop a steel frame rusting?

[ashes_mtb]

Hi there,

I'm building a new steel hardtail, which is going to be the last bike I buy for a long time (thanks to the mortgage!!), and was wondering if there is anything I can do to try and prevent it rusting in the long term?

Cheers
Ashes

 

[grahame]

Waxoyl (or any type of heavy oil will do) sprayed down the tubes, then "wiggle" the frame around to make sure the oil gets everywhere. That should protect the inside of the tubes.
For the outside, touch in any paint chips quickly (Humbrol enamel will be available in a fairly close colour), and if rust does form us a bit of Kurerust before painting.

 

[Jones]

This place sells everything you'll ever need to prevent rust I should have shares in them the number of old VWs I've used their products on

p.s they also sell anodising kits Oops might help if I put the link in

http://www.frost.co.uk/productList.asp?catID=28&frostCat=Rust

 

[andrewl]

Ashes,

As you live in WAs warm dry climate, rust is unlikely to be much of an issue for you unless you do a lot of riding on the beach - and in the water.

I doubt you'll have to do anything other than wash your bike regularly to keep it in great shape.

 

[Crell]

Ride in a vacum?

 

[velomaniac]

Don't ride in Scotland !

 

[jim-laden]

Ride in a vacum?

Give the lad a chance! An atmosphere devoid of oxygen will suffice!!

 

[computerbitz]

dont leave your bike at your mothers who then leaves it out the shed in the winter moisture :twisted: