Bicycle Mechanics - Old Cassette Cleaning

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bobbyj

05-23-11, 12:19 PM

Hi All,

I have an older 1982 trek that i recently purchased and i have come to notice that the cassette worn/rusted. My question is, how do i go about cleaning this? Any tips? (picture attached below)

Thanks

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jeepr

05-23-11, 12:21 PM

If it doesn't skip, and your chain isn't worn, spray it with some lube and run it. If it is an aesthetic thing, spray it and wire brush it.

FastJake

05-23-11, 01:36 PM

It doesn't look bad to me at all. If it's not skipping or giving you trouble leave it. It was probably that color brand new, lots of cassettes/freewheels are that gray-brown color.