Rain?
08-29-04, 03:35 PM
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Rain?
I just got into road cycling. As I was biking today, it began to rain pretty hard, just curious to know, are there any "dangers" to the bike in terms of the brakes or other parts exposed to water. I have a trek 1500 and I dried it up as best as I could. Thanks
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08-29-04, 04:05 PM
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there is a little screw in the bottom bracket shell (where your crankarms meet in the middle). unscrew it. let the water drain out over night and then put the screw back in.
also, put some sort of lube on the chain. its probably all washed off by now.
also, put some sort of lube on the chain. its probably all washed off by now.
08-29-04, 04:10 PM
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Also check for places where the water actually is coming in.
See these threads....
https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-mechanics/58502-water-bb.html
https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-mechanics/46838-water-my-frame.html
See these threads....
https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-mechanics/58502-water-bb.html
https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-mechanics/46838-water-my-frame.html
08-29-04, 05:41 PM
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I just got caught in the rain today myself. As far as hurting your bike you shouldn't lose any sleep over it. Just do what the other guys said. Also pull the stem and seatpost and regrease. You should be good to go then.
