Rusty chain
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OK so I wipe clean and relube (finishline wet lube) the chain once a week and then give a through clean and relube about once a month (depending on mileage and weather etc), all of a sudden last week the chain went really rusty over 2 or three days and now I'm struggling to keep it rust free. I will be replacing it (any suggestions for ones that will stay rust free longer?) and did I do anything wrong?
Simon
Simon
Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
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No, they just put salt down on the roads where you live.
Have you tried a taking a brass brush to it? If that doesn't help, I'd replace it, but wait until spring!0 -
Not tried a brass brush, but gave it several good wipes off and lubes last night, yes will wait as long as possible until I replace it for obvious reasons!
Any suggestions on chains that are less prone to rust?
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Re-lube after every wet ride. Or just live with it.0
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Normally just a bit of surface rust, just ride it off.I don't do smileys.
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Enough surface rust that I had some stiff links!
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Rusty chain...i'll show you a rusty chain !!!!
BSO at work...i got so fed up of looking at it...i oiled it withut the owners knowledge
Just oil it Simon. Once the rust has got in there, you'll never get rid of it permanently. It doesnt matter that much, its only going to be on the surface.
Its a bit different with modern multi speed chains but i did up my SILs Dawes Diploma 3 speed whose chain was SO rusty, it had siezed rigid. It took 2 days of soaking in WD, a lot of muscle power releasing all the siezed links, lots of oiling...it's still working fine a year later.0 -
In very wet weather, grease can be used instead of oils. I have seen it used by pro's on tour when they have very wet stages.We need a bigger boat.
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BiggerBoat wrote:In very wet weather, grease can be used instead of oils. I have seen it used by pro's on tour when they have very wet stages.
Shame i didnt think to ask when the prologue was in London.0 -
Connex do a titanium chain, yours for a shade over £200 :shock:0
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could always get your chain power coated - mucho coolness!
on a serious note, how much lube do you wipe off? are you just wiping it off the side plates or the rollers? maybe leave some of the residue oil on, id rather have gunged up jockey wheels that rustKeeping it classy since '830 -
I just wipe off the excess, I don't 'rub it' clean!
SimonCurrently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.0