Hi all, Draper here
Am knew to this forum, never been on the bicycle bit before. However, i do enjoy a little cycle now and again, normally just about 5miles or so, and want to get it going more regular this summer.
The bike i use is pretty old, was originally found in a skip by my stepdad and his mate told hime to keep it as it was half decent. Its a road bike really no suspension or anything. the frame and wheels are fine and straight and everything though
Got a puncture the other day, so had the rear wheel off where i noticed the chain and sprockets were being lubricated on a thick layer of dirt, so i took the opportunity to turbse it all down and you can actually tell they were once made of metal and not dirt! Whilst i was doing so today, i thought why dont i strip the bike down, wire wool the frame, spray it up a good colour, replace the old rusted nuts and bolts - then i'd have a nice new looking bike (hopefully)
Just wondering what ideas anyone has, about paint to use, what to scrub it down with etc. Also do bicycle chains need lubing? i have a motorbike and once i cleaned the chain on the bicycle i used my wurth dry chain lube on the chain, thought it couldnt do any harm and its designed to keep the chain dry and clean whilst still lubricated
cheers everyone
Makeover
