joey48442
joey48442 SuperDork
5/1/11 10:17 p.m.

Like it says, I'm pulling our bicycles out of storage in our shed, where they have been for the last two years. Both entry level specialized mountainish bikes. What should I do to them to get them ready? Also, I notices some small (1/8 inch) dots of rust on the pistons on the wife's front forks. Any idea how to clean this up?

Joey

Graefin10
Graefin10 Reader
5/1/11 10:59 p.m.

In reply to joey48442:

very fine steel wool, make sure to clean them good afterwards to make sure none of the dust gets into the works.

gamby
gamby SuperDork
5/1/11 11:35 p.m.

WD40 and aforementioned fine steel wool will obliterate rust.

Clean/lube chain

Clean/lube cables

Check tires for dry rot

Proceed w/ riding bike.

BTW--a shed isn't the best place to store bikes year-round. If they get damp in the winter, they never really dry out. A basement is MUCH better.

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