my sons bike chain needs a new life. whats the best oil to use and one that will help reduce rusting of the chain. im in the uk.
2007-02-12 05:36:29 · 7 answers · asked by eat_youup 2 in Sports ➔ Cycling
Sounds like it has not had regular lubrication and has been left in the rain. A new chain is not very expensive and a rusty one could easily snap leading to an accident, but you will need to buy a link remover to do it ( always a useful tool to have). No need to buy expensive lubricant, a tin of 3 in one oil will be perfectly good.
A word of warning though from my days as a racing cyclist.We always used to say 'New chain, new block'.This is because if the chain has been on the bike for any reasonable mileage it will have worn the sprockets on the rear block also.If this has happened he will soon know because the new chain will slip on the sprockets as soon as he applies hard pressure.Try a new chain first and see if it is OK.Your local cycle shop will be able to give you all the help you need - good luck!
2007-02-13 14:00:38 · answer #1 · answered by Roman H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the chain is predominantly red or brown due to rust, replace it...period! After installing the new chain the next thing is to consider if the bike is kept outside and/or what conditions your son rides in. If the bike is kept outside and your son spends countless hours looking for as much mud as he can find (probably the case, I'm sure) then you will need to buy a "wet" lube and put it on the chain. It will need to be re-applied regularly or you will be buying a new chain again very soon. A "wet" lube is one that still appears wet after time...i.e. if you touch the chain you will get dirty oil on your fingers and the lube will still be wet and slippery. The drawback to this is that it will probably end up on his clothes as well.
2007-02-12 23:04:56 · answer #2 · answered by iipiki_okami 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if its rusted, then it would be easiest to buy a new chain. a decent chain will cost around $25 (i think thats around 45 pounds, im not sure what currency you use). most good chains will have a master link to slide on instead of using a chain breaker. i use Krytec wax based chain lube and oil it up about 3 times a week. ti should probably be done more than that because its a wax based lube which has superior protection for a short duration, but i go through chains pretty quick so i dont really treat mine too well.
2007-02-12 10:35:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the chain is rusted, it is the best and safest option to replace the chain. Depending on the type of bike, it shouldn't be very expensive. After replacement, there are numerous chain lubricants on the market, but the best way to keep it rust free is to store it inside.
2007-02-12 05:45:34 · answer #4 · answered by EM 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best bet would be to get a new chain, it is not that expensive and it will last a long time, more than any ther alternative.
To prevent rust the best thing to do is to keep the bike away from the rain.
2007-02-12 08:25:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the rust hasn't gone too far then you can possibly save this by cleaning the chain off in petrol and then using a specific chain lubricant from any good cycle shop
2007-02-12 08:18:59 · answer #6 · answered by mbenn60 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well something like gt85 or double d 40 and a wire brush. spray it on and leave it on for bout an hour then use a wire brush to get most of the rust of then re apply the gt85 or double d 40 turnning the peddle backwords bout 10 or 15cm away spray the stuff on and leave it then do it bout every 2 to 3 weeks till chain is back to life the oil it every month-monthand a half hope it helps alex b x
2007-02-12 09:11:23 · answer #7 · answered by alex b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋