You know those holes, the ones at the rear drop outs and a few other places on Steel frames, I assume they were there to allow gas to escape when the frame tubes were being welded?
I was planning to give my Singular Swift frame a dose of frame saver type stuff and the block those holes up, I then thought it my cause more trouble for not having any sort of air circulation?
Anyone done it and regretted it? or did it prolong the frame`s life till the end of time??
Thanks.
Rob.
Those little holes in Steel frames?
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Those little holes in Steel frames?
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Re: Those little holes in Steel frames?
I think accepted wisdom is to leave them open to allow water to drain or evaporate.
Re: Those little holes in Steel frames?
Thing is, those holes generally aren't in an area that lets water drain or big enough to let it evaporate particularly (unless the bike's stored in a warm room?) and water that gets in tends to pool at the weld junctions. Sluice through with oil or framesaver before building then pop a bit of silicone sealant in the holes, or just spray some GT85 in once a year when you strip and rebuild it (you do, right? ) before draining the excess out. Might also help to store the bike hung front wheel up against a wall, or upside down, now and then.
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Re: Those little holes in Steel frames?
I block mine up (with tape) after waxoyling everything. Its bone dry inside so no condensation issues. Just make sure you block top and bottom.....
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Re: Those little holes in Steel frames?
Thanks for the replies, in my job (carpentry / roof timber repairs etc) air flow is very important in preventing rot / problems, so had an idea that keeping the holes open was good but I tend to spray ACF 50 in the holes whenever I get the bike wet and when I remove the seat post I squirt a load down the seat tube, it nearly sloshes!!
So if I block them up it should be well preserved!
So if I block them up it should be well preserved!