Originally Posted by
Awesomeguy
I went out for my ride today and it wasn’t raining but had just stopped raining about couple hours prior (I don’t ride in the rain)
Although the road was wet, i obviously avoid puddles and such since I’m into road cycling but couldn’t avoid little small ones couple times due to the bumpy roads
With that said how concerned should I be about rust in such conditions ? If it is a concern should I be actively doing anything to prevent rust after riding in such conditions especially the drive train (derailers, gears etc ) but also the bike in general
my bike is pretty new and it’s my first bike since a child so I want it to last a long time , and ride well but with minimal effort lol, I’ll prolly get yearly tune ups
Bicycles don't mind rain!
If you keep your bike inside, in a dry environment, when it's not in use and don't 'put it away (soaking) wet' you have absolutely nothing to worry about. Your bike (Trek FX3) is aluminum (carbon fork?), and most all its components are aluminum/plastic/rubber, excepting probably cassette and chain; maybe chainrings; and a few (easily replaceable) bolts. Spokes are stainless.
If you're fussy, just bounce the bike a couple times after a wet ride, wipe down the chain with a dry rag, and put away. No need to lube the chain until it becomes dry/'chirpy'. You'll know it when you hear it!
I've been riding regularly for going on twenty years, often in wet conditions, including snow/slush/road salt. The above is my routine. No 'rust', across four bikes -- one of them had a steel frame. Drivetrains (chains/cassettes/chainrings) just wear normally.