Bike left in back garden

liamdunne81 · 03-04-2011 5:27pm #1

I'v a mountain bike that has been left out my back garden for over a year. The chain/cog is fairly rusted and brakes seem a bit knackered. Does anyone know if I should try to get it repaired (not sure if its gone beyond repair) or would i be better off dumping it and getting a new one?

.dave · 03-04-2011 5:41pm

Hi,

Anything is repairable. Its a much cooler idea to repair it if you like the bike.

There is a free bike workshop at seomra spraoi near Mountjoy Square every wednesday from 6-8. They will show you how to repair it if you dont know how.

muad_dib77 · 03-04-2011 6:01pm

wd40 frees up much rust and grit.

if you like the bike you could probably reinstate it with a minimal investment.
cables and a new chain might be all you need.

an old toothbrush makes a good cleaning implement.

BostonB · 03-04-2011 9:55pm

muad_dib77 wrote: »

wd40 frees up much rust and grit....

You want to be careful with that stuff on a bike, it strips oil and grease off things, even things that need oil and grease.

easygoing39 · 03-04-2011 10:13pm

My roadbike is over 20 yrs old,spent 10 yrs out the back garden.When I was getting it roadworthy again,I stripped and re-greased everything,fitted 2 new tyres,and its being going grand ever since.The down tube gear levers are so retro!!LOL

liamdunne81 · 04-04-2011 8:57am

Thanks alot, sounds like i have a project on my hands!

gman2k · 04-04-2011 8:03pm

liamdunne81 wrote: »

I'v a mountain bike that has been left out my back garden for over a year. The chain/cog is fairly rusted and brakes seem a bit knackered. Does anyone know if I should try to get it repaired (not sure if its gone beyond repair) or would i be better off dumping it and getting a new one?

Yeah, the old chain is easily removed with an angle grinder! You'd be surprised what can be got going again with a little effort.

Bike left in back garden

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