stu_kawagoe
Maximum Pace
- Jun 23, 2018
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Bad news. I went to look at my bike this morning and there were lots of rust spots on my chain. Yesterday, I did my first proper ride in wet conditions. The bike was really mucky when I got back and I gave it a good clean. I then left the bike to dry but didn't reapply any lube (the obvious mistake with hindsight).
I've cleaned the chain with degreaser and liberally reoiled it but there are still spot of rust between the links, etc. Is there anything I can do to get the chain close to new again? The internet says I can still use the chain, but what do you all think?
Real bummer this as I'd got into what I thought was good practice with just lubing the rollers (and avoiding the dreaded rookie oil slick tattoo down my leg). I'm not sure if it would have saved me if I'd put more on before yesterday's ride
Any and all advice about how to get this straightened up greatly appreciated!
I've cleaned the chain with degreaser and liberally reoiled it but there are still spot of rust between the links, etc. Is there anything I can do to get the chain close to new again? The internet says I can still use the chain, but what do you all think?
Real bummer this as I'd got into what I thought was good practice with just lubing the rollers (and avoiding the dreaded rookie oil slick tattoo down my leg). I'm not sure if it would have saved me if I'd put more on before yesterday's ride
Any and all advice about how to get this straightened up greatly appreciated!