ricnott
Senior Member
- Location
- Nottingham
Following a wet and windy ride home the other night I noticed some corrosion on my head tube. This is on my trusty trek aluminium 1.2 from 2009. It is my workhorse commuter bike and has seen hard work summer and winter. Over the years I have upgraded all components and the only original parts are handlebars, frame and steerer bearings (top and bottom). I have a nice pair of sturdy hand built wheels and full 105 11 speed group set. As the bike has seen good service it doesn't owe me anything but there is nothing intrinsically wrong with the frame. The corrosion is on the crown of the forks, the top and bottom of the head tube.
I am considering the following options:
1 - get the frame blasted and powder coated and replace the bearings
2 - getting a new trek 1.1 on cycle to work scheme and sell the stock group set and fit my 105
3 - live with it
Thoughts and comments welcomed
I am considering the following options:
1 - get the frame blasted and powder coated and replace the bearings
2 - getting a new trek 1.1 on cycle to work scheme and sell the stock group set and fit my 105
3 - live with it
Thoughts and comments welcomed