Questions tagged [rust]
For questions relating to corrosion/oxidation of steel frames, components, and other ferrous (iron-based) parts.
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How can I fix this rust on spokes?
Looking to buy an used bike but some spokes are rusty.
Should I try to clean rust with chemicals and metallic sponge?
Or nothing will help and these wheels needs to be replaced?
Bike must be just 4 ...
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Brakes not going back on their own
Found a some what rusted bike frame on side of road, and I’m working on fixing it. The rear brakes seem to be sticking quite a bit, they stay in the actuated position after release.
There doesn’t seem ...
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SRAM Rival brake caliper screws/bolts are rusty, how to replace?
I have a full SRAM Rival groupset from 2011. Having used it in humid and rainy places for a while, most of the parts are OK, but the small button-head screws (or bolts?) in the QR pivot for the brake ...
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Would silica gel inside my bike frame be effective in preventing corrosion?
I ride my bike in all weathers, and I'm concerned over the possibility of rust forming inside the frame and going undetected.
I can't easily obtain FrameSaver or the like, so I'm thinking of dropping ...
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Is leaving bicycle outdoors short term okay without signs of decay? [duplicate]
I sometimes leave my bicycle outside and it rains sometimes it is left in the rain for a day or few or ridden in the rain and washed with a hose with soap and water. Is that bad for my bicycle as many ...
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Heavy corrosion of the bottom bracket shell, but rest of the frame is fine
I have a Btwin MyBike cycle, which is now 8 years old. The frame is an steel alloy.
I want to replace the bottom bracket, chrank shafts & chain ring.
The BB was very difficult to remove, used a ...
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Rusty bolts/screws on Shimano Claris brake calipers
I've spent a number of hours 'deep cleaning' my Giant Defy 4 road bike and it looks really good.... with the exception of the rust which is visible on the brake caliber screws/bolts. Are they ...
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Method to remove and prevent rust on a Reynolds 531C bike frame?
The frame of the 531C Reynolds tubing is rusting, What is the most appropriate method to remove and prevent the rust? Would it be removing the rust and repainting? If so could you like me to resources ...
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How to minimize rusting of bicycle stored outside?
I moved to an area where the street outside my residence has a 60 mph (100 km/h) speed limit.
Not safe to ride even on the gravel emergency lane.
I can not bring my bike inside, so it is outside.
I ...
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Leaving bike outside in -20 degrees
I live in Montreal and every year I leave for 6 weeks in the winter to get a little break.
Is it ok for my bike to be on my balcony (kind of covered) during these 6 weeks where the temperature gets ...
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Is it a problem to leave my bicycle unlubricated for a day after a hose-down?
I just cleaned my bike with low pressure water but I don't have any lubricant. I left it to dry in my basement with the window left open.
Is there any chance my bike will malfunction or rust before ...
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Handle bar stem has frozen stripped bolt
I just bought a used cruiser for 20$ The handlebars are WAY TOO LOW for me to ride it. However, I've tried everything and the bolt will not budge. Is like to enjoy my new/used bike. Any ideas how to ...
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Should I Get the Paint Job Touched Up
My wife's bike recently got scraped up and the paint got scratched down to the frame. It's an alloy frame. Should she be concerned about rust or any kind of damage? If so, do we need to get it ...
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Are freewheels compatible if they have the same number of sprockets and teeth?
I'm a novice to the cycling world and am wanting to learn to do my own maintenance, so I'm quite unsure of a few things.
More specifically, I have a Dahon Eco C7 foldable bike that I got used and was ...
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Gun bluing chains
Is it possible to hot blue chains for rust protection? I surmise there would be parts of a bike chain that are made using hardened steel (e.g. rollers and pins). Would this process affect their temper?...
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