J
Jay Pokorski
Guest
I just recently upgraded bikes from a 91 Trek 1400 to a 01 Trek 5200.
Last night, I spent ~45 minutes riding in a heavy drizzle. As I was
cleaning the bike up, I heard what sounded like water running through
the frame. Sure enough, as I rotated the bike back and forth, a
significant amount of water ran out from the headset, and a bit more
came out when I removed the seatpost.
I rode my previous Trek, as well as my Santana, both with threaded
headsets, in rain numerous times without noticing a similar problem.
Evidently, this has happend before as the headset bearings were heavily
corroded when I got the 5200. Any idea how the water is getting in
(Cane Creek S2?). Is there an easy way to "waterproof" the bike, short
of finding a wet-weather alternative. Not that I LIKE riding in the
rain, but it happens...
Last night, I spent ~45 minutes riding in a heavy drizzle. As I was
cleaning the bike up, I heard what sounded like water running through
the frame. Sure enough, as I rotated the bike back and forth, a
significant amount of water ran out from the headset, and a bit more
came out when I removed the seatpost.
I rode my previous Trek, as well as my Santana, both with threaded
headsets, in rain numerous times without noticing a similar problem.
Evidently, this has happend before as the headset bearings were heavily
corroded when I got the 5200. Any idea how the water is getting in
(Cane Creek S2?). Is there an easy way to "waterproof" the bike, short
of finding a wet-weather alternative. Not that I LIKE riding in the
rain, but it happens...