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Old 09-30-19, 10:13 PM
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Ronsonic 
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Originally Posted by rseeker
My deal is I'm switching from an aluminum frame to steel (i.e. new bike, bought just before the old frame broke on me). I live out in farmland and the drainage is "by nature's design", so a big rain means flooded roads. Last year I submerged my BB three times and one of those got both hubs too, so treating the frame seems like a good idea.

For some reason I thought Weigle's Frame Saver was no longer available. I must have been thinking of something else.
Many fine frames have an opening in the bottom bracket. If yours doesn't drilling a 1/4" hole at the lowest point is a good idea. It will let more water out than it will let in.
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