Re: [RBW] Re: Rusty Seat Tube on my Chev

2020-11-24 Thread Justin Kennedy
Hmm I see what you're saying. I do bring it inside b/c of weather and theft (I'm also in Brooklyn!). We have a terrace but it's uncovered. I guess I could keep it there and bring it in when there is rain in the forecast. Hadn't really thought about that so thanks for pointing it out. On Tue, Nov 2

[RBW] Re: Rusty Seat Tube on my Chev

2020-11-24 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Does your bike come in from the cold? Temperature fluctuations can cause sweating that'll lead to rust. I'm fortunate/unfortunate to have a particularly unheated garage to store in, not that I don't get water in my frame, just less from condensation. Of course the answer wouldn't be to leave yo

[RBW] Re: Rusty Seat Tube on my Chev

2020-11-24 Thread Ben Mihovk
I like your beeswax idea for sure. That stuff is a wonder! I'd also hit the seat and and tube with a fresh gob of grease...it should provide a waterproof barrier if you apply an even coat. Thread sealing tape comes to mind as a possibility here. I wonder if you could wrap the post with some th