Newb question - What to do after riding in the rain?
09-30-04, 03:29 PM
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Newb question - What to do after riding in the rain?
My bike was caught out in the rain for the first time today, so I was wondering what do I have to do maintenance-wise to make sure that there are no negative effects? Or do I have to do anything at all?
I apologize for the newb question, I haven't owned a bike in nearly 15 years, so I'm ignorant.
I apologize for the newb question, I haven't owned a bike in nearly 15 years, so I'm ignorant.
09-30-04, 03:44 PM
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I rag my bike down and re-oil the drive. Sometimes do a quick rim and pad clean.
If I really soaked out, I tip the bike and let any rain inside the tubes drain (it's chromoly steel.)
A spanky Alu bike just do the drive, wipe the brake system.
If I really soaked out, I tip the bike and let any rain inside the tubes drain (it's chromoly steel.)
A spanky Alu bike just do the drive, wipe the brake system.
10-01-04, 01:05 PM
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I spray WD 40 on the chain. I do this to get the grease and what not to dissolve in the WD 40. I then run the chain through a chain cleaner with simple green degreaser (diluted 'bout 1-1). I clean off the rest of the bike with a water from a hose and in the dirty nasty parts with a tooth brush and degreaser. Usually, I have to scrub the rims with degreaser to get the whatever it is off of them. I relube the chain and it is good to go. This takes 10-15 minutes.
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Turn it upside down, dry it off.
Turn it back over, do it again.
WD helps get rid of moisture, use it.
Turn it back over, do it again.
WD helps get rid of moisture, use it.
