Is my steel frame trashed?

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Ben689908

@Benzo really sorry you’ve gone through this with your steel frame. FWIW - and I’m no expert - I don’t think those endoscope photos show anything like enough rust to cause breakthrough to the outer side of the tubes.

I’m really keen to know who all the involved parties are (that dropout looks familiar, but not the brake bridge so that’s a genuine point of interest, but I think I’m keen to avoid the paint shop!)

I hope you don’t mind me asking the rest of the thread contributers, while we’re at it: is it easy to add frame saver to a frame? Mine was built in 2019 so is due, and I’m happy to do it myself as long it doesn’t involve corrosives that are difficult to dispose of!

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PhilDAS in reply to @Ben689908

It's simple but you'll need to take the bike back to the bare frame. Spray a load through the internal breather holes into each tube, turn and twist the frame to make sure every surface inside is coated, leave to dry on its side, maybe turning it occasionally.
It's nothing too nasty

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Ben689908 in reply to @PhilDAS

Thanks mate - appreciated.

The bike is due a strip down this winter as well, have a look at the BB and consider recabling.

Any particular brand you recommend?

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