Scared of Cape Town

[Whatsup!]

Ok, I admit the topic is a bit of click bait 

 

I have an opportunity to work in CT for a long term contract and really excited about it.

So besides from been a bit nervous of angry tear gas wielding cyclist, what actually scares me is RUST vs BIKES

 

When doing races or spending time on holiday in Cape Town, even though I always wash my bike after a ride (mountain bike that is) I always seem to pick up a bit of rust on the drive train.

 

So the question is, how do you avoid it as best as possible?

What lubes do you use? For rides and after washing?

I will store the bikes in a garage but will be pretty close to the sea.

Any other experienced views on how best to avoid (if possible) my biggest nightmare.

[dirtypot]

When doing races or spending time on holiday in Cape Town, even though I always wash my bike after a ride (mountain bike that is) I always seem to pick up a bit of rust on the drive train.

 

Just use a bit more lube - I like Squirt as my go to.  I live close to the sea, ride outside every day and never get rust on my drive train.

 

I've also been lucky enough not to have a run in with pepper spray man 

[bikebloke]

yeah dude its over for your bike I just left this outdoors in cape town  for two hours and look at it now 

[NicoBoshoff]

This does raise something I wondered about a while ago.  My brother-in-law's laaitie's Muna balance bike basically disintegrated in a year in Balito. Frame, wheels, components.  All one big corroded piece of junk.  Is that even possible?

[NicoBoshoff]

Bit of a rhetorical question obviously

[Pah Bear]

Find a rust problem only happens when I leave my bike standing for a while and FORGET to put extra lube on my chain.

 

Normally minimal grease on the outside, but when away for a while and bike stand, I put some more lube to cover the outside of the chain too.

 

Problem solved.

[Whatsup!]

yeah dude its over for your bike I just left this outdoors in cape town  for two hours and look at it now 

Even the bikes get hammered "mountain tax"

That's looks like my bike in my nightmares

[rock]

never had a rust issue,

[waveduke]

I live and cycle down south at the peninsula. 

 

For me rust is an issue - I always need to keep an extra eye on the bearings and the headset. 

[dave303e]

http://www.castrol.com/en_au/australia/products/other-products/garden/dwf-multipurpose.html

 

or if you really want to go fancy

http://www.maximausa.com/product/sc1/   (this one even smells good)

 

de watering fluid, spray almost entire bike(except brake discs) after wash, makes bike shine and stops rust...

[Lefty V]

Ok, I admit the topic is a bit of click bait 

 

I have an opportunity to work in CT for a long term contract and really excited about it.

So besides from been a bit nervous of angry tear gas wielding cyclist, what actually scares me is RUST vs BIKES

 

When doing races or spending time on holiday in Cape Town, even though I always wash my bike after a ride (mountain bike that is) I always seem to pick up a bit of rust on the drive train.

 

So the question is, how do you avoid it as best as possible?

What lubes do you use? For rides and after washing?

I will store the bikes in a garage but will be pretty close to the sea.

Any other experienced views on how best to avoid (if possible) my biggest nightmare.

It is a non- event dude, don't worry. Lived here most of my life and the only time I have had rust issues on a drivetrain is if I wash it or ride in the rain and don't wipe and lube it afterwards. That applies anywhere in the world. (I lived 150m from the ocean for more than 5 years and it wasn't an issue there either) If you are still super concerned clean your chain with paraffin instead of washing it 

[Grey Hubs]

Buy carbon everything - best excuse to spend more $$$

[Whatsup!]

Buy carbon everything - best excuse to spend more $$$

I like the idea, expect I am not Rockerfeller, I'm the other fellow

[dev null]

The problem is not even near as bad as when you stay on the KZN south coast, so don't panic.

 

EDIT: See my location. 1.5 km from the beach.

[Butterbean]

My steel frame bike is still solid after living here for a year and a half. Even the chain is still clean and shiny. I'm sure you'll be fine.

[Whatsup!]

Thanks for all the advise and peace of mind.

Happy trails and see around the new hood.