Questions tagged [rust]
For questions relating to corrosion/oxidation of steel frames, components, and other ferrous (iron-based) parts.
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I used acid to clean rust from parts on resto project. Should I worry about hydrogen embrittlement?
I have a 1970s U-folder type bike which was very crusty when I acquired it. I removed the rust by soaking the parts in lemon juice for between 24-72 hours, depending on the part. Something I wasn't ...
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What kind of wax will prevent a bicycle chain from rusting after the bicycle is left in the rain?
I left my bicycle out in the rain. When I try to pedal the bicycle, the chain locks up. That is to say, the roller chain got rusty after iron (ferrium), water and oxegen mixed together.
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Fixing up a rusty old Rallye mountain bike
I bought a Rallye mountain bike from Facebook Marketplace last year and did most of the major overhauling then as well. It was covered in mud, gunk, rust, had broken pedals, etc. So I had replaced the ...
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