How do i avoid rust on my bicycle?

Question

I bought a new Bicycle 2 weeks ago,I want to know how i can avoid rust on it,Because of rain and when i wash it with water.
Is there any thing i can buy to apply on it??
Thanks

It's aluminum.

Answer 1

Aluminium won't rust. Although it could still form an oxide on the surface. Less of a problem than with steel. It should be treated when you buy it. So keep it clean and don't scratch the sirface and it will last forever.

Answer 2

The frame won't rust anyway if it's aluminium, but if it's steel then you'll need to keep it inside to stop the frame rusting. As for washing it and rain, just wipe it down afterwards. Keep the chain and gears oiled with gt85 or wd40 and it should stay fine for ever. Do the same to the insides of the brake and gear cables as well. As far as I know there is nothing to stop rust except for maybe a clear laquer over the frame if the paint gets scratched. hope this helps.

Answer 3

Keep it clean and as dry as possible. If you go out in the rain, make sure you wipe it down before covering it up again. Then clean it properly when you know it's stopped raining. A light spray of WD40, which can be purchased in most petrol stations, supermarkets and hardware stores, and a wipe over is a great rust deterent too! Hope this helps.

Answer 4

There are a number of things you can do to keep your bike in good form and avoid rusting:
Make sure your bike is well oiled and lubricated.
To avoid rust, wipe down your bike after use. Some riders use a water repellent spray on the gear houses, cables, brakes.
Waxing the frame helps to keep rust away and keeps your ride smooth.
In winter,because of added salt and sand on roads,keep your bike well oiled and lubricated. Clear snow, ice,slush,from the moving parts, and ajust your fender to avoid snow build up.Keep your bike covered up,to protect from the elements.

Answer 5

Aluminium does not rust (rust is iron oxide and is therefore only applicable to iron and steel). It does form an oxidised layer which protects the metal. Aluminium can corrode though so it is best to try not to scratch the protective paint, dry it after washing or rain, keep it covered or indoors wherever possible (when not riding it obviously!) and keep any bare metal (gears, chain etc) oiled.

Good to see you want to take care of it!

Answer 6

When i had a bicycle i used to paint all those parts which gets rust. You can't believe for 10 years i didn't required to change the rim, bcs. after that it doesn't rusted. The only thing i do is always keep them painted whenever it required.

Answer 7

Aluminium and Alloy's DON'T RUST only cheap Iron/Steel ones do!! They can however corrode - best thing is to keep it clean and free of mud (jet wash it after getting filthy) and then make sure its well lubricated with relevant oil or synthetic lubricant . I use a quick squirt of WD40 between jet was and cycling home and never had any corrosion after 5 years

Answer 8

It relies upon on how a lot time, potential, and money you want to spend on the motorbike, yet even if that's in good situation you may want to need to take off the significant aspects and use a paint stripper to get rid of an excellent style of the extra paint and rust. once you've finished this, prep the metallic with metallic wool and then spray 2 mild coats of primer over it. finally, spray inspite of colour you choose on it and that's going to very last you for countless years. because you're utilising Rust-O-Leum, i'm guessing the motorbike isn't in tremendous situation and also you're in simple terms searching to spruce up its visual charm. if so, i'd in simple terms get rid of the wheels, conceal the chain and gears with newspaper, and components it some mild coats. I have used the BBQ paint on countless motorcycles and it does provide an truly useful matte end. you may want to finally end up having to placed yet another coat on each and every couple seasons to conceal up any dings or chips, even if the paint is affordable and also you ought to have lots left over when you end.

Answer 9

First clean all the metal parts and dry them chorally

RUB FINE OIL ALL OVER THE METAL PARTS
OF YOUR BICYCLE ,
THEN POLISH OFF WITH A SOFT CLOTH

WEEKLY OR AS OFTEN AS YOU CAN

YOUR BIKE SHOULD THEN STAY,

RUST FREE AND LAST LONGER,


iF IT IS ALREADY RUSTY, USE A RUST REMOVER
( car and bike shops will stock this )

continue to use the oil method, weekly.
You should have a shinny bike to be proud of in no time
:))

Answer 10

aluminium doesn't rust. You should keep the chain clean, clean it with a chain cleaner and solvent every couple of weeks, then lube it with chain lube. You can get spray lubes for the other parts of the bike, brake cables etc, wipe it down with that. Some rust on small chrome parts etc is unavoidable really over time unless you never get your bike wet.