Originally Posted by
BlankTim
I agree, it's just that this bike spent the last 8 years hanging in the garage, where its owner left it.
I'm just "borrowing" it. Of course now that it is "mine", yea, it's going to be taken better care of.
You know, after sitting for that long, I think I'd be inclined to replace the chain. I expect it's got nasty gunk well into the rivets, and probably rust. Cleaning and relubing may get it clean and free moving, or it may not. A new chain isn't expensive, and can make a big difference in how the bike rides.