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    I picked up this 1999 trek 6500zx, and I’ve noticed some small hard bubbling on the paint and a small bit of flaking underneath which I plan to sand and clearcoat (just that one spot), is this safe to ride?

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    2. CriticalCatalyst601 on

      I’d pop the bubbles and make sure it’s not severely rusted underneath. I’d say it’s fine.

    3. Street-Dependent-647 on

      Early sign of corrosion. The paint is gonna flake off more like it did on the bottom bracket. I would wire wheel the bad spots and get rid of the corrosion and throw some touch up paint at it.

    4. Former_Mud9569 on

      It’s an old alloy frame. You’re just seeing some paint failure after 26 years. This isn’t a structural issue and the bike is completely safe to ride. The touch up paint is unnecessary.

    5. GenericName187 on

      This is a typical way that aluminum corrodes, the paint will bubble and flake off. The good news is that if you just remove the paint and use a scouring pad to get the white flaky aluminum oxide off, you will be fine. Just be careful not to scratch the good paint.

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