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Old 04-30-21 | 11:00 AM
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From: Minneapolis, MN, USA

Bikes: 1990 Burley Bossa Nova, 1992 Paramount PDG-70, 1993 Specialized Stumpjumper, 2005 Jamis Dakar XC Pro, 2007 Rivendell Bleriot

Can I save rusted chain and pedals?

So, my Rivendell was put in "covered storage" over the winter, which turned out to be basically "stored outdoors under a very small overhang near an area that was heavily salted in the winter" - the chain and pedals (and some other parts) are now quite rusty. The chain was an almost new silver SRAM PC 890, but is now completely covered in rust - although it still flexes just fine. The pedals are cheap Shimano SPDs.

Can I salvage the chain by cleaning it, or is it trash? I assume the pedals will be OK with a scrub and some lubricant.
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