An extra-thick layer of grease in the headset is a good idea too, especially right on the top of the upper bearings.
On Thu, Sep 24, 2009 at 7:24 AM, JoelMatthews <joelmatth...@mac.com> wrote: > > If the seat and steerer tubes are well greased and sealed, the chance > of water infilitration should be low. Be sure to proofide the saddle > as well as keep it covered when off the bike. > > I do not leave my bikes outside over night or while at work. But they > have been out in the rain many a time when I am at other > destinations. Well painted or powder coated steel is very durable. A > little maintenance goes a long way. > > On Sep 24, 9:02 am, broken_cynic <broken.cy...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Although it doesn't bother me to ride through the rain so long as I am > > dressed for the conditions, I am squeamish about the bike getting > > rained on when I'm not on it. Do you do anything to protect steel > > frames, greased bits and leather saddles when you have to lock up > > outside? Or do you just throw a saddle cover on there and trust in > > regular cleaning? > > > -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA "Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym." ~Bill Nye, scientist guy --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
