Rusty Chain!

J_Hale
J_Hale Posts: 26
edited July 2011 in MTB workshop & tech
Well after a ride out at llandegla yesterday ive now got a rusty chain. My bike was washed a packed away while i went out for a second run on another bike and after looking at it today the chain is abit rusty.

Is there anything i can do to fix this or is it a new chain?

J

Comments

  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    lube the chain after cleaning.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • J_Hale
    J_Hale Posts: 26
    Yea but as stated i wasnt the one who cleaned and put it away, so it didnt get lubed after cleaning. so now the chain is already rusty. so what now?
  • paul20v
    paul20v Posts: 267
    Remove it give it a good clean relube and ride
    im sure there is no damage to a chain rust wise in such a short time
    also how old is the chain there not over priced if your un happy about it .

    oh yeah next time clean your own bike :D
  • J_Hale
    J_Hale Posts: 26
    haha yea i would of cleaned it myself but there was a group of 8 of us at llandegla and four us us wanted to go again and because i was on a hardtail i nicked one of my friends full sus.
    So he washed it with the others before half loading the van for trip home.

    Just checked prices and there less than £20, thought it would be more tbh.
    Ive give it a good clean today though and lubed up and it shud be ok. Thanks :)

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