04-24-2011, 06:08 PM
First of all, let me apologize if there's already a thread on this. I'm simply far too lazy to go trawling through search results ![Smile Smile](https://forums.bikeride.com/images/smilies/smile.png)
I've just received a frame, complete with forks, with the intention of building up a bike (never tried it before). Upon inspection I noticed that inside the frame there is what seems like an unsettling amount of rust, plus a few cobwebs and bits of crap.
Basically I'm wondering if this is okay? I'm particularly worried about the bottom bracket area and the crossbar/seat stays where I can't see inside. I've read about soaking the frame in some kind of acid but I don't know if this is absolutely necessary.
Here are some pictures of said frame: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjumJyqz
Any advice/guidance would be much appreciated.
Cheers
![Smile Smile](https://forums.bikeride.com/images/smilies/smile.png)
I've just received a frame, complete with forks, with the intention of building up a bike (never tried it before). Upon inspection I noticed that inside the frame there is what seems like an unsettling amount of rust, plus a few cobwebs and bits of crap.
Basically I'm wondering if this is okay? I'm particularly worried about the bottom bracket area and the crossbar/seat stays where I can't see inside. I've read about soaking the frame in some kind of acid but I don't know if this is absolutely necessary.
Here are some pictures of said frame: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjumJyqz
Any advice/guidance would be much appreciated.
Cheers