Aluminum can still rust but it's called oxidation. Clear coat is not going to add a significant amount of weight to make a difference. It's really only going to preserve the frame you worked so hard to strip.

Hey Mcnasty, your interested or your not.

I think the shoes are snazzyy. But i'm a 44.5-45. I was wondering if the fit seemed larger than a 44, or it is true to it's size.

Would you say they run small or large?

Boxxer Ride with a u-turn and a dampener. 7" travel fork