Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 7,327
Likes: 3,195
From: NW Oregon
Bikes: 1982 Trek 930R Custom, '91 Diamondback Ascent w/ XT, XTR updates, Fuji Team Pro CF road flyer, Specialized Sirrus Gravel Convert, '09 Comencal Meta 5.5 XC, '02 Marin MBX500, '84 Gitane Criterium bike
your bike was outside for an extended period of time...
EVERY bearing on the bike will need replaced, if any rust whatsoever is seen.
i live in a rain forest, and am all too familiar with your current struggles.