Quote Originally Posted by gocard View Post
It's not completely rusted out to the point that I'd be worried about riding it. However, the cassette, chain, etc. are pretty dirty so I will probably try to clean that up the best I can without taking stuff apart at this point. I used this bike back in the day and then had it sitting around just for the occasional ride. Now that I'm more into cycling I am thinking about at least trying to clean up the bike and see how good the condition is. What kinds of bike cleaning tools are recommended? I can use them for both bikes. Thanks!

Amen to old bikes with cherished memories- yeah!!! if I won the lotto I would maybe upgrade but I keep my aged beasts going with: citrus degreaser, chain lube, old toothbrush, discarded cut up tshirts....That being said- new wheels if bearings are shot- the kindly gentleman who replaced my wheels reminded me that for "only" 400$ more I could have a new bike (instead of just new wheels) As a protest to our throw away society and a testament to the memories of my pre kid biking days i kept my beast and got new wheels. Also, degreasing, cleaning and lubing chain etc... far more often and important on a mt bike (: