Good chrome plate is an excellent corrosion prohibitor. Not as good as thic k paint, but far more durable and abrasion resistant. Without being specific
:^) I'd say some generalizations can be drawn about chrome quality by country of origin of our classic bikes. I've found that on-topic Campagnolo
brake calipers and cranks are pretty darn corrosion resistant with the anodizing removed and polished. I live maybe 3 miles from the salt water,
your results obviously may vary. This all solely on my personal anecdotal
experience... Kurt Sperry Bellingham WA
Question 2)
> Technically chrome is considered a form of corrosion resistance for
> steel (picture bare steel vs. steel that is plated with a layer of
> copper, nickel and chrome). And unanodized Cinelli stems and bars exist
> from the factory.
>
> Chuck Schmidt
> South Pasadena, Southern California
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