Originally Posted by
Texboy
I'm frustrated. I'm thinking of buying a new bike that is corrosion resistant. My seat post has some rust spots, and I think the cassesette, crank gears, and rear dérailleur are rusty.
This thought. Retire the old steed and move on to something you'll really enjoy riding. I'm not sure what motivated the Diamondback purchase but it wasn't a big investment. It would make a nice donation bike, IMHO. Unless you're opposed to the idea of a new bike.