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Wet weather bike care

  • 05-09-2011 10:09pm
    #1
    mp31
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 815 ✭✭✭


    Just got a shiny new bike and want to keep it shiny. How do I stop it going rusty in this damp weather?


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  • #2
    fran83
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 437 ✭✭fran83


    I use swarfega degresser ( I will post a pic of it tomorrow) every time I use the bike you can buy 5 litres from b&q for about €15. Just put a bit into a small container and use an old paint brush to brush it on to the chain, rear and front mech, cranks, brakes and wheels leave for a few mins then wash off with the hose and like brand new again. I used all of the other stuff you buy in bike shops and this is the way to go its ok on the paint work too. When the bike is dry just lube up the moving parts.


  • #3
    studiorat
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,408 ✭✭✭studiorat


    mp31 wrote: »
    Just got a shiny new bike and want to keep it shiny. How do I stop it going rusty in this damp weather?

    Keep it indoors.

    If you want give it a wipe down with a rag when it's wet.

    Clean and re-lube the chain every week or two.

    Service and clean it throughly it once a month or so.


  • #4
    mp31
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 815 ✭✭✭mp31


    studiorat wrote: »
    Keep it indoors.

    If you want give it a wipe down with a rag when it's wet.

    Clean and re-lube the chain every week or two.

    Service and clean it throughly it once a month or so.

    I was tempted to put it into the bed next to me and watch the reaction on the wife's face when she lifted the covers to get into bed... but then my natural survival instinct kicked in and I chickened out :D

    Ask a silly question but what lube do people use/recommend?

    Also, what about things like bare exposed cables for the brakes/gears - do I lube them to stop them rusting (not sure if they are stainless steel) or use some sort of grease?


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