I've had my MTB in storage near some pool equipment for a few years. Pulled it out to prep it for riding again and noticed the saddle had some acid damage. Bummer, but figured I must have gotten acid on it somehow. Then noticed the rear wheel had a couple broken spokes and all the bolts on the bike are rusted out. Fork also has some strange pitting on it, and the frame is showing some rust spots. Not good.
Took the rear wheel into my LBS to buy replacement spokes and the guy immediately asks if it was stored near pool chemicals. (Guessing this is a common issue.) He suggests that all spokes should be replaced on both wheels, as they show signs of chemical damage. Problem is it's a mavic wheel with expensive spokes. Suggests switching to a Sun Rhino rim and rebuilding both wheels. Cost would be around $300.
Here's my dilemma. I bought the bike used in 2006 for a little over $300. It was probably built in 2004, so we're talking about a 10 year old bike. I'm worried about the additional chemical damage. Wondering what else could be borked.
So, do I spend $300 and rebuild both wheels, or spend more and upgrade to a new/used bike? I'd prolly be able to sell a couple parts off the old bike like the Paul hubs (those don't appear to have any damage).
Here's my current bike:
Took the rear wheel into my LBS to buy replacement spokes and the guy immediately asks if it was stored near pool chemicals. (Guessing this is a common issue.) He suggests that all spokes should be replaced on both wheels, as they show signs of chemical damage. Problem is it's a mavic wheel with expensive spokes. Suggests switching to a Sun Rhino rim and rebuilding both wheels. Cost would be around $300.
Here's my dilemma. I bought the bike used in 2006 for a little over $300. It was probably built in 2004, so we're talking about a 10 year old bike. I'm worried about the additional chemical damage. Wondering what else could be borked.
So, do I spend $300 and rebuild both wheels, or spend more and upgrade to a new/used bike? I'd prolly be able to sell a couple parts off the old bike like the Paul hubs (those don't appear to have any damage).
Here's my current bike:
- Fort SS ChroMo frame treated with FrameSaver
- Fork: Marzocchi MX comp
- Crank Brothres Candy Pedals
- Seat Post, Bar, and Stem are all Titec.
- Oury Lock on grips
- XTR V brake's and levers.
- Mavic x3.1 Tubeless wheels with Paul Hubs