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OK folks, I need some help ...
I've been out getting used to my new Ghost hybrid and eveything was fine until yesterday, when I went out on a towpath full of mucky puddles. My shiny new bike was soon covered in mud etc.
I got home and washed it down with warm water and a sponge, and dried it as best I could. Unfortunately today I got the bike out to go for a run and found that my brand new chain was covered in dust and what looks like rust. Aaaaaagh! I brushed it down as best I could and took it out for another run, and it doesn't seem to be as bad. However, I'm concerned that I've done lasting damage to the chain and I've hardly even started.
Can I fix this with some chain lube/oil or is there another solution? And should I avoid washing the chain with water in future?
Yours
Dopey!!!
I've been out getting used to my new Ghost hybrid and eveything was fine until yesterday, when I went out on a towpath full of mucky puddles. My shiny new bike was soon covered in mud etc.
I got home and washed it down with warm water and a sponge, and dried it as best I could. Unfortunately today I got the bike out to go for a run and found that my brand new chain was covered in dust and what looks like rust. Aaaaaagh! I brushed it down as best I could and took it out for another run, and it doesn't seem to be as bad. However, I'm concerned that I've done lasting damage to the chain and I've hardly even started.
Can I fix this with some chain lube/oil or is there another solution? And should I avoid washing the chain with water in future?
Yours
Dopey!!!