BrettS Posted May 22, 2022 Share Hey all, looking for some advice and/or to find out if this is common? I assume the damage was caused by mud and stones that were caked to my tyres. It was really bad at Buffels on Saturday. Removed my rear wheel today to give it a thorough clean and noticed the raw aluminum. Any idea what can be done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaGearA Posted May 22, 2022 Share If you look carefully at most mtbs at any given place close to half of them will look like that at those exact same spots. Don't sweat it , eventually every single mtb I've had have had (joh) those blemishes on the chainstays Me rida my bicycle, NotSoBigBen, Ed-Zulu and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie321 Posted May 22, 2022 Share Don't ride when it's muddy? A rim with a narrower inner width could also help, I noticed when I went from 25mm to 30mm the clearance of the tire was less and it caused the same issue. TheoG 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrettS Posted May 22, 2022 Share 4 minutes ago, BaGearA said: If you look carefully at most mtbs at any given place close to half of them will look like that at those exact same spots. Don't sweat it , eventually every single mtb I've had have had (joh) those blemishes on the chainstays Is it okay to just leave the raw aluminum exposed like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrettS Posted May 22, 2022 Share 5 minutes ago, Newbie321 said: Don't ride when it's muddy? A rim with a narrower inner width could also help, I noticed when I went from 25mm to 30mm the clearance of the tire was less and it caused the same issue. Hahaha definitely cannot avoid the mud but at certain points in the ride my wheels completely locked up. It looked like I was riding a fat bike. Only have my 30mm rims so couldn't switch anything prior to the race + it had only rained the night before 😋 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkwA Posted May 22, 2022 Share Really not an issue at all, just cosmetic, if it really bothers, smaller tyres or smaller internal width on your rims could help, but I wouldn’t sweat it All my bikes look much worse as I like squeezing the biggest tyre I can 😅 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrettS Posted May 22, 2022 Share 6 minutes ago, AkwA said: Really not an issue at all, just cosmetic, if it really bothers, smaller tyres or smaller internal width on your rims could help, but I wouldn’t sweat it All my bikes look much worse as I like squeezing the biggest tyre I can 😅 Okay great, that's a relief. I swapped out the original Schawlbe wicked wills and put a brand new set of 2.4 maxxis tyres on 😂 looks like I have to get a different set of tyres for different riding conditions. AkwA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted May 23, 2022 Share Extremely dangerous! Definitely going to require a new bike! LBKloppers, BrentCGP, mecheng89 and 8 others 2 1 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Hansen Posted May 23, 2022 Share 7 hours ago, BrettS said: Okay great, that's a relief. I swapped out the original Schawlbe wicked wills and put a brand new set of 2.4 maxxis tyres on 😂 looks like I have to get a different set of tyres for different riding conditions. Leave the 2.4 Maxxis on the front and swap the rear for a narrower tyre. BrettS, MTBRIDER1234, 100Tours and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrettS Posted May 23, 2022 Share 31 minutes ago, Rolf Hansen said: Leave the 2.4 Maxxis on the front and swap the rear for a narrower tyre. Thanks Rolf. I tried google but perhaps I am searching with the wrong phrases. Is there any point at which one can wear right through the aluminum? How far is too far and it just becomes flimsy? Edited May 23, 2022 by BrettS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePubSA Posted May 23, 2022 Share gloss black rustoleum and go .... MTBRIDER1234, MORNE and Mtree 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100Tours Posted May 23, 2022 Share 45 minutes ago, BrettS said: Thanks Rolf. I tried google but perhaps I am searching with the wrong phrases. Is there any point at which one can wear right through the aluminum? How far is too far and it just becomes flimsy? probably a few 10,000 km's in the mud before you wear through 🤔 If you ever do that you should have the rear triangle chromed and mounted as a trophy to your powerful legs.. You'll be fine. however if you are really worried you should get a new bike just in case. peetwindhoek, MTBRIDER1234 and BrettS 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaGearA Posted May 23, 2022 Share 9 hours ago, BrettS said: Is it okay to just leave the raw aluminum exposed like that? I see many guys with polished frames riding around ( obviously there's some layer that provides the shine) and none of my frames ever failed there. I'm no metals expect but don't think its a problem BrettS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MORNE Posted May 23, 2022 Share It will go a bit milky, alu ‘rusts’ white. That oxidation layer will protect it more than any paint will. Don't stress about it. It is cosmetic. Me rida my bicycle and BrettS 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FondTF2 Posted May 23, 2022 Share A bit of nail polish as touch up and good to go BrettS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrettS Posted May 23, 2022 Share Thanks for all the help guys, really appreciate it. Going to get a narrower rear tyre. I have gloss black rustoleum at home so will give that a bash. Next will be nail polish. Any idea what would have happened if it was carbon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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