Chain rusting on brand new Trek 1.5 2009
Hi guys, i've just purchased a new Trek 1.5 2009 model, only picked it up a week ago last Saturday but this morning i've noticed the chain is caked in light colour brown rust!
I've rode it everyday since i picked it up, ride for about 45 minutes every morning rain or shine, but i wouldn't have thought the chain would have rusted that quickly?
Is there anything i can do? I haven't put any oil on it as its a brand new bike and would have thought it would have had enough lubricant on it for a good while....
Is this a result of me not oil it? What do i need to do to it now to prevent any further rusting? And is there anything i can do to get rid of the rust allready on it?
Also - if its cause i haven't oiled it, what oil would you recommend? I don't like the idea of the chain and casette going all black and caked in black oil......
I've rode it everyday since i picked it up, ride for about 45 minutes every morning rain or shine, but i wouldn't have thought the chain would have rusted that quickly?
Is there anything i can do? I haven't put any oil on it as its a brand new bike and would have thought it would have had enough lubricant on it for a good while....
Is this a result of me not oil it? What do i need to do to it now to prevent any further rusting? And is there anything i can do to get rid of the rust allready on it?
Also - if its cause i haven't oiled it, what oil would you recommend? I don't like the idea of the chain and casette going all black and caked in black oil......
My Road Bike:-
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My Mountain Bike
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http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd35 ... G_3654.jpg
My Mountain Bike
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redddraggon wrote:You shouldn't need to relube the chain that often, but if you ride in the wet, it's a good idea to wipe the chain down with a dry cloth otherwise it will rust.
Hi RedDragon, i've just been out to the garage and cleaned/lubed the chain and the rust has come off.
However, i used a Silicon Lubricant that i had available in the garage - this one: http://www.u-diy.co.uk/imagepopup.aspx?p=1117
Is it any good?
If not, i am near a Halfords tommorrow, could you tell me which one of these would be better?
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... &langId=-1
Thanks for your help, much appreciated, bit of a newbie when it comes to maintenance :oops:My Road Bike:-
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I've heard that people use 3in1 as their main lubricant, however i'd suggest that it's a bad idea, as it's pretty runny and will remove the real chain lubricant off the chain, leaving the chain less protected.
I use 3in1 on a rag to wipe down and clean the chain, using only a small amount on rag won't remove the lube "inside" the chain, but removes crap off the surface. Now and again, after I've wiped the chain down, I put a bit of proper bike lube on each roller, such as:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/Green ... 360035455/
Let the oil penetrate the chain, and then with a clean(ish)/dry rag wipe the chain down to remove all the excess lubricant.0 -
Prolink Progold is the best lube I have ever used, not available in Halfords though. In wet winter weather I would be lubing once or twice a week depending on mileage.0
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sounds like a cheap chain was fitted probably a no-name one from China. A new chain shouldn't start rusting if you left the bike out in the rain for weeks . It should come pre-lubed and covered in a wax/grease film . I'd take the bike back to the lbs and demand a new chain be fitted if it were me.0
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redddraggon wrote:peanut wrote:A new chain shouldn't start rusting if you left the bike out in the rain for weeks .
You sure about that? All KMC, Shimano, and Campag chains I've left wet after a ride have rusted.
..........and that includes expensive chains........
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Chains are made of steel and steel rusts. There is little you can do about it, apart for keeping your chain clean and dry (which will also help shifting) and lubricate occasionally. Grease would be best because it doesn't wash away, but it'll pick up all sort of dirt and make it into a horrible black paste which will prevent any smooth running.
Oil... well oils are oils, you can spend 10 pounds for a fancy lube with teflon... I've always used the 3 in 1 because it's cheap and I've never had any problem with my chain, which I however tend to keep quite clean.
You can mix oil with a bit of grease to increase viscosity and personalise your lubrication... :roll:left the forum March 20230 -
Or you can fit a stainless steel chain and never worry about rust again...0
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No, no, no. Not stainless.
You need titanium !
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=11294
Only 246g, only £219.99...0 -
Nickwill wrote:redddraggon wrote:peanut wrote:A new chain shouldn't start rusting if you left the bike out in the rain for weeks .
You sure about that? All KMC, Shimano, and Campag chains I've left wet after a ride have rusted.
..........and that includes expensive chains........
Agreed!
well I am talking about bikes that are looked after obviously :roll: If you leave a brand new bike wet after a ride you can hardly expect it not to rust all over can you ?0 -
andy_wrx wrote:No, no, no. Not stainless.
You need titanium !
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=11294
Only 246g, only £219.99...
I knew the day of the titanium chain had to come... someone is going to buy it, which is scary....left the forum March 20230 -
Hi guys, just bought some White Lightning Lube (think its called Rain as its specifically for riding in the Winter/Rain) from my LBS together with some degreaser.
It was 5.99 for a little bottle, have you ever heard of this stuff?My Road Bike:-
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Yes, one of those I have tried before discovering Prolink Progold. I still have a bottle virtually unused.0
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Yeah, I found White Lightning a pain - messy to apply and the chain still got sticky.
I've been using Prolink Gold only for a few weeks but it seems great so far.I'm left handed, if that matters.0 -
AlfaBlue & K-Dog, how much is the ProLink Gold that you use?
I'll give the Lightning a go, and if it isnt' much good will give the ProLink a blast.My Road Bike:-
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£4.75 plus £1 post from here for a small (4oz) bottle, as this is now my lube of choice I just bought a 16oz spray bottle for £15, but got some plastic pipettes off ebay (60p) to apply it as the spray wasted too much. (The 4oz bottle has a conventional nozzle, easy to apply).0
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This is getting technical, maybe you should have a look at the forums on lubricants
http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/in ... 255AAkVM71left the forum March 20230 -
ugo.santalucia wrote:This is getting technical, maybe you should have a look at the forums on lubricants
http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/in ... 255AAkVM71
10W/40W doesn't apply to bike oil though does it? :?
I think somebody is pulling my plonker......My Road Bike:-
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alfablue wrote:£4.75 plus £1 post from here for a small (4oz) bottle, as this is now my lube of choice I just bought a 16oz spray bottle for £15, but got some plastic pipettes off ebay (60p) to apply it as the spray wasted too much. (The 4oz bottle has a conventional nozzle, easy to apply).
So that lube you are using (excuse the expression) is cheaper than the one i've just purchased.
Will definetely give it a shot once i've used this one up.My Road Bike:-
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I have only ever used light spray-on lubes like WD40 or GT85 on all of my chains over the years. Never any problems, no drive train-related issues and good service lives. Just spray on and wipe the excess with a rag..
The heavier and stickier the lube, the more sh1t it will attract - simple as.0 -
softlad wrote:I have only ever used light spray-on lubes like WD40 or GT85 on all of my chains over the years. Never any problems, no drive train-related issues and good service lives. Just spray on and wipe the excess with a rag..
The heavier and stickier the lube, the more sh1t it will attract - simple as.
My old 14 year old Marin has only had its chain oiled a handful of times in all those years, no wear, i used a normal can of bicycle oil, but the cassette is cloaked in black gunk, i may use the degreaser i purchased today for my road bike also on the Marin to clean it up a bit.....
I must admit though it does look nice when you see a nice clean bike with a sparkling chain and casette.My Road Bike:-
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My Road Bike:-
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another vote for proper old fashioned cycle oil, never need to clean anything, won't ever attract rust, does what it says on the tin, 99p at wilkinsons
unless you've got nowt better to do than clean your bike, or enjoy doing it, which many people seem to0