Rust
Saved by Grace
Joined: Apr 2015
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From: Salem, VA
5 Year Member
Joined: Feb 2011
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From: Maine
Yup, you're right. So your drivetrain and suspension were rust free and your frame fell apart around them...great. Most rust on drivetrain components amounts to surface rust that does not affect the integrity of the part while a frame falling apart is a much different situation.