ok just to clarify. they sat in a bath, i rinsed them with running water, patted dry, bagged.

i have since re-removed the surface rust and am trying a more thorough drying process... largely because i dont have any rust preventer on hand. will have to make a trip to the store later...

oh and believe me they needed the bath, this bike had been sitting abandoned outside in the dirt for over 10 years.