Do you use frame saver or something similar?

[adarn]

Hey all,

I searched around but couldn't find much on this. I'm wondering whether or not you guys are using frame saver or something like that on your frames.
I haven't used it on any of mine, but I'm wondering if it might be a good idea to start.


Thanks,
Adam

[febikes]

I like boeshield but really you can use lots of similar products.
Bicycles | Boeshield T-9®

Honestly if you keep the bike inside you will do fine.

You can also just spray WD40 into the tubes through the vent holes once every few months and/or use other similar products.

[Meriwether]

I'd love to hear what some old-timers think and do about this. I have lived in relatively dry climates but for those in the northern latitudes...may be a different story.

I do (use Wiegle's Framesaver) just because it can't hurt. It's funny though, if you ride a bike long enough to actually *need* it...I'd be amazed. I had a 1950's era Western Flyer rust through & crack while I was riding it, but I've not heard of newer bikes do that, and my cruiser was left out in the rain & snow for the 10 yrs I had it.

[Ze_Zaskar]

I use boiled linseed oil. It's a long used rust protection and even recommended by the FAA.
It is an oil that polymerizes while drying, forming an hard layer of protection.

Effective, cheap, classy but a little messy to apply

[ranier]

I've used Framesaver on older bikes, but the last couple newer frames I've used T-9.

[unterhausen]

I think framesaver is worth it.
my experience with T9 in shop applications was very disappointing. Moved on to CRC 3-36, but I haven't really had a chance to test it

[bsieb]

I use boiled linseed oil. It's a long used rust protection and even recommended by the FAA.
It is an oil that polymerizes while drying, forming an hard layer of protection.

Effective, cheap, classy but a little messy to apply

How do you apply the boiled linseed oil?

TIA!

[Ze_Zaskar]

How do you apply the boiled linseed oil?

TIA!

Well, that's the messy part.
You need to inject the oil into the tubes, tape all the holes, dance a little with the frame and then pour the excess oil. I use a very large syringe for it

[Live Wire]

Unless you are planning to powdercoat the frame at a later date, there isn't a good reason to not use FS.

[adarn]

Thanks for the responses everyone.
I was sort of expecting a lot of people to say that they don't use it. Interesting.
I guess I'll look into it more.

[bobbotron]

I like BLO (boiled linseed oil). You could put it in a spray bottle, thinned somewhat by mineral spirits, spray into the tubes.

Whatever you do, beware, the oil will leak out in weird spots in the bike for a while, keep it outdoors or something!

[Ze_Zaskar]

I like BLO (boiled linseed oil).!

Glad to know that I'm not the only one who still uses BLO.
One other thing, it takes about 3-4 days to dry

[bobbotron]

And if you lay it on too thick, and then tilt your bike forward after day two, it may come out from your headset and make a mess of your floor. (Speaking from experience...)

This reminds me, I haven't done this in forever to my bikes, I should reapply...