What do I do when it rains?
07-13-11, 04:15 PM
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What do I do when it rains?
I want to go on a ride tonight, but it looks like it's about to rain.
Now, I have no problem riding in the rain, but is there extra maintenance stuff I need to do to my bike afterwards?
Now, I have no problem riding in the rain, but is there extra maintenance stuff I need to do to my bike afterwards?
07-13-11, 04:19 PM
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Get wet.
Watch the TdF. Those guys ride it, regardless of the weather. You can do the same.
In fact, the heavier the rain, the less it bothers. Once you are soaked, little else is important.
Avoid lightning storms, for obvious reasons - but rain only gets you wet.
Watch the TdF. Those guys ride it, regardless of the weather. You can do the same.
In fact, the heavier the rain, the less it bothers. Once you are soaked, little else is important.
Avoid lightning storms, for obvious reasons - but rain only gets you wet.
07-13-11, 04:20 PM
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Wipe the bike down afterward, and lube the chain before your next ride.
07-13-11, 04:21 PM
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Wipe down everything with a dry towel, ensure rims are clean & re-lube the chain. That's it...
07-13-11, 04:25 PM
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07-13-11, 04:48 PM
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All that maintenance stuff after a ride is for wussy! Just make sure to take of the baby bike bolts! 
HTFU and ride in the rain. Check for parts that will rust, dry it and lube it. Use common sense, being here shows lack thereof
HTFU and ride in the rain. Check for parts that will rust, dry it and lube it. Use common sense, being here shows lack thereof
07-13-11, 04:50 PM
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I don't ride in the rain in the summer, but in the winter I usually rinse the grit off the bike, dry the chain with shop towels and then spray with WD40 and dry again. Lube before next ride.
07-13-11, 04:53 PM
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It POURED for about 20 minutes on my way home. There was a wreck on the overpass adjacent to the feeder shoulder I was taking below. Heard swooshes and sliding, then see these big orange cones flying off the left side of the bridge. An f-250 or similar big diesel hit the guard rail, driver get's out immediately. I dismounted and climbed up to see if I could help, but luckily there was a cop already there. Must have been in traffic, but he told me just to go on. 
I was instantly checking my tail every 20 seconds. It's really never occurred to me how a hydroplaning vehicle could just flatten me in an instant. Sobering. There's a lot more to worry about then just getting wet.
I love riding in the rain though.
I was instantly checking my tail every 20 seconds. It's really never occurred to me how a hydroplaning vehicle could just flatten me in an instant. Sobering. There's a lot more to worry about then just getting wet.
I love riding in the rain though.
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