New Mini Project

[AyJay]

I have not been around for a while. I kind of lost my way with cycling but now back to it. I now have an addition to my road bike to play with.

Have just collected this today. In general it is good condition but need a little TLC. The main cosmetic problem is the chain rings being rusty. Any ideas as to the best way to improve them? I have wire wool to attack them with but is there an easier way?

 

[BikeCurious]

The easiest way would be to buy a replacement chainset and fit that. Can probably be picked up off ebay for ~£20.

 

[AyJay]

The easiest way would be to buy a replacement chainset and fit that. Can probably be picked up off ebay for ~£20.

Yeah. Might be the best option in the end.

 

[KneesUp]

Take the chain rings off and put them in a shallow dish of white vinegar for half an hour, then clean.

 

[raleighnut]

^^^^^^+1 then give em a spray with WD40.

 

[AyJay]

Take the chain rings off and put them in a shallow dish of white vinegar for half an hour, then clean.

Will give that a go. Cheers.

 

[AyJay]

A day spent on bike TLC. Chain rings look a lot better now. Tried white spirit and a wire brush to start with. Worked good. The rest of the bike had a good clean and check over and adjust. Looking so much better. Out for a spin tomorrow I hope.

 

[pawl]

A day spent on bike TLC. Chain rings look a lot better now. Tried white spirit and a wire brush to start with. Worked good. The rest of the bike had a good clean and check over and adjust. Looking so much better. Out for a spin tomorrow I hope.

You could spray them with Hamerite ,but as others have suggested e bay may be your best option

 

[AyJay]

Did a few miles this afternoon. Running well after the TLC.