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[Closed] Water getting into carbon fraim.

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Hi has anyone solutions to stop water getting into my carbon frame. Apart from getting silicon gun out.


 
Posted : 09/08/2017 10:13 am
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You won't stop water getting in, problem is where it pools, ie BB area. I used to drill steel HT frames to let it dribble out, but wouldn't do it with carbon.

Mibbe try storing bike upside down or hung by front wheel.


 
Posted : 09/08/2017 10:17 am
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No need to worry as it won't do any harm EXCEPT to BB and headset bearings, which will rust. Take them out and smear them with grease or lanoline, which is an excellent waterproofer.


 
Posted : 09/08/2017 10:35 am
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Thanks will try remember to remove every so often to clean and lube


 
Posted : 09/08/2017 1:24 pm