conorb@comcast.net

As long as the frame is properly treated before powder coating (phosphate or other dip) and before component build up (frame saver, etc.) it should be quite resistant to rust over the long term. Of course, having a small drain hole in the bottom bracket will help eliminate moisture that gets in through the seatpost on those rainy day rides.

Conor Buescher

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From: steve garcia

I agree with Mike, extremely durable. The only problem I head about using "powdercoating" was that it seals the frame so well that the frame can rust out from under the coating and you never notice. I saw a bike that had done just that. The tubing was rust all the way to the underside of the coating. However, i had my rain bike coated several yaers ago and I haven't seen any problems...
Garcia

Michael O'Hair wrote:
There is a new powder-coating company that opened recently on 37th and SE
Powell Blvd. The name on the banner is "Brookes." What caught my eye was a
two-tone bike frame in their window. I didn't stop in to check out their
work close up.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Murray"
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Sen t: Tuesday, February 07, 2006 4:21 PM
Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Powdercoating steel

> I had my track bike powder coated and I think it is the only way to go.
It
> is tremendously resistant to chips. The coating has stayed intact even
> under the axle bolts where paint never stays intact.
>
> Mike Murray
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