Fw: Re: [CR]FS smacks of linseed oil

(Example: Framebuilders:Mario Confente)

Date: Thu, 29 Dec 2005 09:00:01 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
From: "Nick Zatezalo" <nickzz@mindspring.com>
To: CR List <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: Fw: Re: [CR]FS smacks of linseed oil


OOPs... make that seat stays and not chain stays.

Nick Zatezalo Atlanta,Ga

-----Forwarded Message-----

>From: Nick Zatezalo <nickzz@mindspring.com>

>Sent: Dec 29, 2005 8:52 AM

>To: Peter Weigle <jpweigle@sbcglobal.net>, "Classicrendezvous@Bikelist.Org" <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>

>Subject: Re: [CR]FS smacks of linseed oil

>

>I WAS a confirmed user of linseed oil for many years. It worked effectively

>but was a pain to insert in the tubes; especially fork blades and chain stays.

>To coat tubes effectively one needed to manipulate the frame to allow proper

>flow into all areas.

>

>I began using Framesaver about three years ago and will never go back.

>Far easier to apply inside the tubing and makes fork blade and chain stay

>application a breeze.

>

>Framesaver is worth every penny and a small price to pay for the peace

>of mind that your valuable rig ain't gonna rust from the inside...out.

>

>THANKS Peter for this excellent product.

>

>Nick Zatezalo

>Atlanta 'home of the big fish tank' Ga

>

>

>

>-----Original Message-----

>>From: Peter Weigle <jpweigle@sbcglobal.net>

>>Sent: Dec 29, 2005 8:37 AM

>>To: "Classicrendezvous@Bikelist.Org" <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>

>>Subject: Re: [CR]FS smacks of linseed oil

>>

>>

>>----- Original Message -----

>>From: "usgeigers" <geiggle@sbcglobal.net>

>>Subject: [CR]FS smacks of linseed oil

>>> I heard the same thing about the linseed oil bit. Frame saver smells just

>>> like it. HMMM...

>>

>>Kurt Geiger,

>>As I mentioned in a previous post, Frame Saver is a petroleum based product.

>>Linseed oil is a by product of the flax plant that grows in the dirt,,,, if

>>you think they smell the same thats fine.

>>If you feel like using a less effective product inside your frame thats fine

>>too. If spending $ 3 to 4 dollars per application of Frame Saver is too much

>>for anyone's wallet, or their vintage steel frame, may I suggest used motor

>>oil, it may prove to be the least expensive goo you can find. Effective? I

>>have no idea, does it smell the same as linseed oil? I have no idea. But

>>Kurt, your the expert here, go for it.

>>

>>This list can be, and usually is, a wealth of useful information. The

>>comment "smells just like it. Hmmm..." offers no useful information, only

>>confusion.

>>

>>Peter Weigle

>>Lyme Ct.