Hi there. Beautiful looking bike we just assembled. However, we noticed a significant amount of rust on the back fender.
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No rust anywhere on it. We got for our granddaughter and see it all the time. I did call and ask her father and he checked, clean, no rust.
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this bike came out really bad, the handle is twisted after little use, the pedals wore out very quickly. I think that aluminum is bad, it went very smooth. Best regards
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I would clean it with a Brillo pad, make sure it's rinsed good and then dry, and then protect the parts where the rust were with some car wax.
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I am not able to do an analisess but believe the finish is not coated. Bar has been on my bike for two years and stored outside in in FL year round and it still looks like new. A great improvement to my 1990 Trek mulitrack.
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NO evidence of rust yet. We moved in last Oct and put them out at that time. thks
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Wish I could help, Steve...we are not using it for RO, and I'm not good at identifying metals. But it's starting to show rust a bit...if that helps.
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We have had it about a month and has been outside the whole time. So far no sign of rust. We live in San Diego Calif. and it has been relatively dry so not sure if in a more moist area. But there is no sign at all so far.
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We never had a problem & we have stored the bike in our basement & in our garage. We have it for the grandkids. Are you sure the bike did not ride through some chemical . Try spraying the tires with vinegar water? Good luck.
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Yes I have. With any metal, rust will eventually get to it. Take a large trash bag and cut a hole large enough for it to slip over the vertical pole for the stand. and pull it over the stand before mounting the bike.
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I've had it for several months and no rust yet. There are 2 clips that attach it to the bike rack that may rust first at the bolts.
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Mine is 2 years old going on 3 and is on a houseboat in Key West. The machine screws (hex) that hold the calipers together and other misc. hex screws such as for the water bottle attachment are rusting. I plan to replace them with ss screws before they rust so much that I cannot remove them. They still have good threads. The bike is holding up better than I though it would, being stored in salt air, sometimes in the rain. It will probably be stolen before it rusts up. My last one was.
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I ordered it in red. There must be a place with a color choice or perhaps one of the many sellers has that option. I love the red.I see someone mentioned rust being a problem. I haven't seen that.
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It wasn't too bad, if you keep in mind that it is mass produced... with all the minor eccentricities that entails (fit and finish on fenders a little lacking, etc.). You could probably get a local bike shop to assemble for about $50.
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I love everything about this bike, with one exception. The tire's are flimsy and thin. I replaced the factory tire's after 1 month of normal use, I strongly suggest you do the same. I brought my bike down to the bike shop after I started to lose traction and the mechanic told me I was the the 4th person to replace the tires he has serviced with this model bike. it cost me $75 but it was well worth it. I have been riding 25 years and have never owned such a great bike. I wish Jeep would get it together and do something about the bike's cheap tires. If you have not bought this bike yet, DO!. Then replace the tires ASAP. Had my bike 5 years and am buying a new one this spring same model Good Luck. I love everything about this bike, with one exception. The tire's are flimsy and thin. I replaced the factory tire's after 1 month of normal use, I strongly suggest you do the same. I brought my bike down to the bike shop after I started to lose traction and the mechanic told me I was the the 4th person to replace the tires he has serviced with this model bike. it cost me $75 but it was well worth it. I have been riding 25 years and have never owned such a great bike. I wish Jeep would get it together and do something about the bike's cheap tires. If you have not bought this bike yet, DO!.... » Read More I love everything about this bike, with one exception. The tire's are flimsy and thin. I replaced the factory tire's after 1 month of normal use, I strongly suggest you do the same. I brought my bike down to the bike shop after I started to lose traction and the mechanic told me I was the the 4th person to replace the tires he has serviced with this model bike. it cost me $75 but it was well worth it. I have been riding 25 years and have never owned such a great bike. I wish Jeep would get it together and do something about the bike's cheap tires. If you have not bought this bike yet, DO!. Then replace the tires ASAP. Had my bike 5 years and am buying a new one this spring same model Good Luck. « Show Less
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Sorry, it's been too long since I assembled it to remember. I do, however, remember assembling the bike twice and thinking, how would someone who is not extrememly careful ever assemble this bike without breaking something? I would take S. White advice and check out the YouTube.
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Ours has been outside in all weather conditions. No rust although I think it is cast aluminum.
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Ironically I just moved my rack inside after being in the sun and the rain since mid may. The rack shows no rust EXCEPT slight rust at the screws that hinge the sides in and out. I consider this a minor problem and a little oil will fix it I have 4 of these shelves and although pricey they are great top quality J Fred Madden.....Springboro OH