Originally Posted by
bampilot06
I don’t want to get rid of it, I wish I could remember if I saw the rust before but I can’t. I’ll have to find the the time to fix it.
I have not taken it apart since I put it together. Little worries the down tube might be rust now too. I hope that is not the case.
Like
datlas said, clean it up, touch it up. You could use a
rust inhibitor inside the frame, for extra protection.
Seven Cycles has some useful tips --
Steel Frame Care and Maintenance | Seven Cycles