2 weeks old and already rusting
08-29-18, 07:47 AM
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2 weeks old and already rusting
It's been about 2 weeks and I am already seeing rust on the chain, and screws. Not the biggest deal but seriously!
I will hose it off but not going to be anal about wiping it down and stuff. If I wanted it to look like new I would then not ride it or even buy it.
I will hose it off but not going to be anal about wiping it down and stuff. If I wanted it to look like new I would then not ride it or even buy it.
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08-29-18, 07:50 AM
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Is the chain lubricated/greased?
08-29-18, 08:01 AM
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08-29-18, 08:12 AM
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"Hosing it off" probably isn't the best approach to rust prevention.
08-29-18, 08:36 AM
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08-29-18, 08:42 AM
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08-29-18, 08:52 AM
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When your chain (or anything made of steel) rusts, pits form and weaken the metal, so your chain, in addition to looking terrible and squeaking, will not last as long.
It is of course your investment, and your ride, so do as you wish, but if you want to keep it looking good and running like new, you might want to take a look at something other than "the easiest option."
It is of course your investment, and your ride, so do as you wish, but if you want to keep it looking good and running like new, you might want to take a look at something other than "the easiest option."
08-29-18, 08:55 AM
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When your chain (or anything made of steel) rusts, pits form and weaken the metal, so your chain, in addition to looking terrible and squeaking, will not last as long.
It is of course your investment, and your ride, so do as you wish, but if you want to keep it looking good and running like new, you might want to take a look at something other than "the easiest option."
It is of course your investment, and your ride, so do as you wish, but if you want to keep it looking good and running like new, you might want to take a look at something other than "the easiest option."
Thanks for the input everyone.
08-29-18, 08:57 AM
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Was there a point to posting this, then, apart from trolling?
08-29-18, 09:01 AM
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""I will hose it off but not going to be anal about wiping it down and stuff""
^^ This is your problem. But I guess you just don't care.
^^ This is your problem. But I guess you just don't care.
08-29-18, 09:03 AM
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Dirt and mud gets on the chain and soaks up chain lube. You wash it off and remove the now greasy dirt and replace it with water. Chain rusts.
Relube after cleaning. That's not being anal, it's maintenance.
Relube after cleaning. That's not being anal, it's maintenance.
08-29-18, 09:06 AM
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Maybe an all time silly thread. I shall diagram it:
A. It's awful that the chain is rusting after 2 weeks because I wash it with water.
B. Washing it with water makes it rust.
C. Then I guess a rusty chain is no big deal.
A. It's awful that the chain is rusting after 2 weeks because I wash it with water.
B. Washing it with water makes it rust.
C. Then I guess a rusty chain is no big deal.
08-29-18, 09:13 AM
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But he forgot to price out the replacement chainrings and cassette that will be caused by extra wear from that rusty chain. Live and learn. Bikes are replaceable, time spent riding isn't.
08-29-18, 09:19 AM
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08-29-18, 09:29 AM
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You can replace the screws with stainless steel version and they won't rust. I'm thinking of doing that on my bike as I just annoyingly noticed my screw heads gathering rust.
Your chain really shouldn't be rusting if it's oiled well. I think you can buy a stainless steel chain to, but, it really shouldn't be rusting to begin with with oil on it.
Your chain really shouldn't be rusting if it's oiled well. I think you can buy a stainless steel chain to, but, it really shouldn't be rusting to begin with with oil on it.
08-29-18, 09:45 AM
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Generally, I find that a bike with a poorly lubricated chain rides like crap. Creak, creak, weird snapping sound, creak, I think I can, I think I can.
08-29-18, 09:50 AM
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Your OP is a complaint. Not a single reference to getting any input. Looks more like you were expecting "I know right..." and instead got "here's what you're doing wrong" and didn't like it.
08-29-18, 09:58 AM
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Always do the easy and cheap thing first.
A coat of automotive wax will solve the entire problem apart from the chain.
Just slather it up in there, but not the braking surface on the rims. Doesn't even have to be wiped off.
Done.
-Tim-
A coat of automotive wax will solve the entire problem apart from the chain.
Just slather it up in there, but not the braking surface on the rims. Doesn't even have to be wiped off.
Done.
-Tim-
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Is the 2 week old bike already scratched up too? If you don't mind a rusty chain you might as well go for the gold!
08-29-18, 10:02 AM
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And don't forget to (at least) rinse off metal parts that get covered in sweat during a hot summer ride, such as the headset bolt, stem bolts, perhaps metal barrel adjusters mounted to the downtube. Otherwise, those will get rusty pretty fast from all the sweat...At least, mine will.
08-29-18, 10:09 AM
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Apply wet lube.
Wipe off.
You're welcome.
Wipe off.
You're welcome.
08-29-18, 10:10 AM
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brilliant
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