Originally Posted by
JoeTBM
hmmmm.... just had someone bring me in two bikes, they were both stored in his garage hanging upside down on hooks from the rims. Each bike has multiple spokes broken in the middle on both the front and rear wheels.....
You might find it interesting to read post #2 on this thread, where I describe chloride damage to stainless steel.
Also scroll down to the last paragraph of post #9, where I mention an experience identical to that of your client.