Tips for maintenance after riding in the rain

Just give it a wash, dry it (should take 10-15 mins) then lube up your drivechain and brakes.

Just kidding, DO NOT lube your brakes :p .

I also like to think it helps to place the bike in a warm, dry environment after the ride, as opposed to a cold damp place. You can't imagine the number of times I've been told off for bringing my bike into offices and warehouses when it's been dried off.
Take care to dry off the nuts and bolts as rust sometimes pops up around those areas. The main thing to watch is salt on the road or grit when it's been snowing. In such cases, give the bike a good wash in soapy water and dry off.

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Originally posted by sooray02
Hey there!

I rode for the first time in the rain today. Of course my baby boy and myself are soaked. I didn¡¯t worry about it when I was riding, but obviously I do now.

So! Please give me some tips about proper maintenance after riding in the rain.
Thanks,

I find that the build up of brake pad residue is a first port of call on the clean up after riding in the wet. Clean your breaking surfaces and also wipe off the brake pads themselves.

Here's my tip for bike cleanup after riding in the rain ... NOTHING. I don't do a damned thing to my bike after riding in rain, drizzle mud, whatever.

My secret? I ride a beater bike. I have a 10 year old GT Corrado (steel is real) for just such occasions. Of course, when it was new I babied it just as anyone else would. 😄

I use sandpaper to freshen up the brake pads. It's quick and easy.

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Originally posted by Doctor Morbius
Here's my tip for bike cleanup after riding in the rain ... NOTHING. I don't do a damned thing to my bike after riding in rain, drizzle mud, whatever.

My secret? I ride a beater bike. I have a 10 year old GT Corrado (steel is real) for just such occasions. Of course, when it was new I babied it just as anyone else would. 😄

I use sandpaper to freshen up the brake pads. It's quick and easy.

i bet that drivetrain shifts real nice with all that sand in it.
i tried to keep a beater bike for the winter so that i wouldn't have to clean it after each ride, but i ended up cleaning it after most wet rides. i can't stand riding a bike covered in sand, and with sand in the moving parts.

WD40 is the solution....(1) Spray it liberally on the mechs & brake pivot points, nuts & bolts, and of course the chain. And, (2) then wipe off the excess with an old cloth.

As a cyclocross rider, I can really say this technique works wonders: It prevents and elimanates and rust, as well as cleans or removes/flushes dirt and grime form the chain. I do this after every rainy and/or muddy ride. Plus it is dirt cheap.

Scott