J∆kk∆ls Posted January 25, 2018 Posted January 25, 2018 So I have been off the bike for a long time due to travel and illness. My trusty stead has been sitting in the bike/laundry room gathering dust up until recently when I decided start riding again. I went out into the rain (It never really stops here) and so mucked up the bike right and proper. When I wash the bike, on close inspection I had notices spots of rust on the chain and cassette. Both are still in good nick, rust aside. Should I just replace both chain and cassette?
Grease_Monkey Posted January 25, 2018 Posted January 25, 2018 Well if it is just the chain and cassette and it doesn't bother you, just ride it till it's done...
bikebloke Posted January 25, 2018 Posted January 25, 2018 copper bristle brush - some oil (not wax) - little light elbow grease - wipe off mess ....and then oil it ibefore you go ride in the rain and dry it after with an old cloth
Sepia Posted January 25, 2018 Posted January 25, 2018 Remove cluster and chain, boil with a little sunlight, overnight in paraffin, drip dry, fit and oil again.Wipe off excess.
Goodbadugly Posted January 25, 2018 Posted January 25, 2018 Oil it and ride it.Don't over analyse things.
J∆kk∆ls Posted January 25, 2018 Author Posted January 25, 2018 Thanks, so should rather spend my money on a cassette remover and maybe extra chain links. I often wonder if I should keep the money it costs to service my bike and use it on tools to DIY?!
Kalahari Vegmot Posted January 25, 2018 Posted January 25, 2018 No problem, give it some oil and ride.
Grease_Monkey Posted January 25, 2018 Posted January 25, 2018 Time to buy a new bike Solid advice haha! If only it was that easy to convince the missus
Kalahari Vegmot Posted January 25, 2018 Posted January 25, 2018 I often wonder if I should keep the money it costs to service my bike and use it on tools to DIY?!Oh absolutely. No question about it.
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