I just picked up my Rocky Moutain Blizzard 20th anniverary frame. It is a work of art. Awsome paint welds ect.... I like to keep my work horse bikes for a very long time. I still have my 95 S Works M2. I have a few questions.

What can I do to rust proof the inside of the frame?

Does RM treat the steel to rust proofing?

I really dont want to have to replace this frame before 2015. I keep a race bike in my stable that I keep current and dump lots of money into(soon to be a Scandium Rocky M. Vertex). I just want my Blizzard to live a very long and abused life.

What should I do before I put this thing togeter.

BTW... No more V brake mounts for '05

JP Weigle, makes a prodcut called "Framesaver". Never used it just heard of it.

Old school option is to use linseed oil.

I've been told that boeshield is also good, the shop where I got my dekerf sprays it in all steel frames.

I have a 1988 Brodie climbmax, steel, other than a repaint in the early 90's never touched it and it is still rust free.

rust depends on two things... oxygen and water... so unless you plan to SUBMERGE the frame, chances are you're not gonna see much water inside the tubes. About the only way water ever really gets in is from hollow seatpost heads.... mud/rain splashes off your back tire onto the underside of your saddle, then drips down the seatpost head into the seattube of the frame.

Thaks a lot guys.

Got a 2004 Blizzard about three weeks ago but since then, only installed the headset cuz I am still waiting for the XT parts. Hope you love it just like I do - I consider it a little bit more special than other expensive bikes - probably because of its tubing material, or because it's handmade in Canada and not a mass-produced bike built in some Asian country!! I would use the frame saver just like you were previously told but I would also seal the holes (you notice a couple of them in the chain/seat stays) with electrician's tape just to keep water out.

Sorry if I'm hijacking this thread, but it's just another Blizzard question.

I have a RM 1994 Blizzard made from Tange superlight. It's a rigid bike. But now I'm thinking of putting a front fork on it.

My LBS warns against it saying it will drastically change the head angle, and thus screw up the steering or something. Another thing to consider I guess is that I would have to upgrade to v-brakes since I'm told forks these days can't accommodate cantilevers.

Any recommendations? I'd like to keep my blizzard and hopefully as a hardtail cuz I'm older now, and the bumps are hurting more.

Thanks.

Sorry if I'm hijacking this thread, but it's just another Blizzard question.

I have a RM 1994 Blizzard made from Tange superlight. It's a rigid bike. But now I'm thinking of putting a front fork on it.

My LBS warns against it saying it will drastically change the head angle, and thus screw up the steering or something. Another thing to consider I guess is that I would have to upgrade to v-brakes since I'm told forks these days can't accommodate cantilevers.

Any recommendations? I'd like to keep my blizzard and hopefully as a hardtail cuz I'm older now, and the bumps are hurting more.

Thanks.Just my suggestion... I would fit a Marzocchi 80mm travel - it has the necessary travel for a more comfortable ride and you will notice great difference compared to a rigid.

Thanks for the suggestion. I will look it up.

My LBS says my bike wasn't designed with a fork in mind, and so the head angle is inappropriate. How much would installing a fork actually change the handling?

Thanks for the suggestion. I will look it up.

My LBS says my bike wasn't designed with a fork in mind, and so the head angle is inappropriate. How much would installing a fork actually change the handling?In that case, I'm no expert so that I can tell you that your LBS is right or wrong - well actually, on second thought, I strongly think that your LBS is right. An other suggestion <TABLE class=fieldset cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD></TD><TD>http://forums.mtbr.com/images/icons/icon3.gif</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>- what about calling Rocky Mountain Customer Care? I once called them and they answered to my question straight away. Btw what about adding a pic of your Blizzard either to the "Post your Rocky Mountains" thread or the Hardtail Gallery!! As soon as mine is ready, I would but for now, got only a naked frame.:D

In that case, I'm no expert so that I can tell you that your LBS is right or wrong - well actually, on second thought, I strongly think that your LBS is right. An other suggestion <TABLE class=fieldset cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD></TD><TD>http://forums.mtbr.com/images/icons/icon3.gif</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>- what about calling Rocky Mountain Customer Care? I once called them and they answered to my question straight away. Btw what about adding a pic of your Blizzard either to the "Post your Rocky Mountains" thread or the Hardtail Gallery!! As soon as mine is ready, I would but for now, got only a naked frame.:D

Thanks. I called RM. A guy there told me it's ok to put no more than a 8mm travel fork, and the handling will change some, and will vary according to one's riding style. He recommended getting a suspension fork.

So now I'm not sure. I'm thinking of getting a full suspension, maybe a ironhorse HP, so maybe i'll hold off on this.

I can put up pics later. The paintjob is still pristine for the most part, especially since I taped up the chainstay and downtube from day 1. thanks for the input

Thanks. I called RM. A guy there told me it's ok to put no more than a 8mm travel fork, and the handling will change some, and will vary according to one's riding style. He recommended getting a suspension fork.

So now I'm not sure. I'm thinking of getting a full suspension, maybe a ironhorse HP, so maybe i'll hold off on this.

I can put up pics later. The paintjob is still pristine for the most part, especially since I taped up the chainstay and downtube from day 1. thanks for the input
Well, that should remove all doubts!! The fact that the handling will change doesn't mean that it will get worse. If I were you, I would add a good 80mm fork with ETA (lock-out) and preferably remote so that it can be locked and therefore acts like a rigid when shock absorption is not necessary. Secondly, again my opinion, I would never swap a fine hardtail such as the Blizzard with an aluminium full-suspension - that's for sure.