Why are my chains rusting??
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Anyone got tips to stop new chains from collecting surface rust?? Both chains are 'factory fresh', on two different bikes, both feel like they have oil/?wax on them. But both appear to be collecting rust in less than 200 miles of usage over the last few weeks.
Is this down to salt on the roads, or new chains/cassette not having any oil/wax on them? Will do something this weekend to sort them out but I've not noticed this before with my previous chains/cassettes.
Having just bought a new bike I assumed that the chain would come with some protection on, so reading this is very helpful.
On my old bike I've been using Muc Off Wet lube, is there a better product that I could use instead?
Me buying a new bike is rare event so I want to keep it in tip top condition.
On my old bike I've been using Muc Off Wet lube, is there a better product that I could use instead?
Me buying a new bike is rare event so I want to keep it in tip top condition.
Edited by PH5121 on Friday 17th February 10:53
PH5121 said:
Having just bought a new bike I assumed that the cahin would come with some protection on, so reading this is very helpful.
On my old bike I've been using Muc Off Wet lube, is there a better product that I could use instead?
Me buying a new bike is rare event so I want to keep it in tip top condition.
If you use chainsaw bar oil, your legs will never be clean again, but the chain will never rust.On my old bike I've been using Muc Off Wet lube, is there a better product that I could use instead?
Me buying a new bike is rare event so I want to keep it in tip top condition.
^ new chains come in a sealed bag and are coated with a light grease so that they don't rust in the supply chain. That grease is obviously not ideal as high viscosity, it doesn't go into the rollers/pins.
I use Finish Line lubricants out of habit really. Different viscosities for different times of year.
I use Finish Line lubricants out of habit really. Different viscosities for different times of year.
There's no magical lube. Just don't mix them because they can congeal.
What's more important is getting into a good habit of regularly cleaning and lubing the drivetrain, and checking chain wear so that you're not forced to replace expensive cassettes every time the chain starts to wear out.
This gives a good description:
https://www.parktool.com/en-int/blog/repair-help/w...
What's more important is getting into a good habit of regularly cleaning and lubing the drivetrain, and checking chain wear so that you're not forced to replace expensive cassettes every time the chain starts to wear out.
This gives a good description:
https://www.parktool.com/en-int/blog/repair-help/w...
nickfrog said:
^ new chains come in a sealed bag and are coated with a light grease so that they don't rust in the supply chain. That grease is obviously not ideal as high viscosity, it doesn't go into the rollers/pins.
I use Finish Line lubricants out of habit really. Different viscosities for different times of year.
Should that grease be cleaned off before applying say GT85 PTFE type lube? Or just spray it on top? TYI use Finish Line lubricants out of habit really. Different viscosities for different times of year.
PH5121 said:
Having just bought a new bike I assumed that the chain would come with some protection on, so reading this is very helpful.
On my old bike I've been using Muc Off Wet lube, is there a better product that I could use instead?
Me buying a new bike is rare event so I want to keep it in tip top condition.
Muc off lube is fine. Just clean your chain before applying fresh lube. On my old bike I've been using Muc Off Wet lube, is there a better product that I could use instead?
Me buying a new bike is rare event so I want to keep it in tip top condition.
Edited by PH5121 on Friday 17th February 10:53
Scarletpimpofnel said:
Should that grease be cleaned off before applying say GT85 PTFE type lube? Or just spray it on top? TY
Yes - spray degreaser on a cloth and run the chain through a few times. Try to avoid putting the degreaser directly on the chain.GT85 is not brilliant (it's a bit too thin), but better than WD40, and definitely better than nothing.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Muc-Off-Dry-Lube-50-ml/dp...
Job, jobbed. It also has the added benefit of smelling incredible.
Job, jobbed. It also has the added benefit of smelling incredible.
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