Okay so I just came back from the bike shop after discovering surface rust on my spokes. I had tried to sand it off but it reappeared. It originally started after I left my bike on tha patio on the trainer. I thought maybe just the rain or something. Well, The pool chemicals are right next to the trainer. DUH! So the chlorine corroded the spokes causing the rust. This was obviously pointed out by the shop owner who had "NEVER SEEN THIS BEFORE". Hated hearing that. Needless to say I had to order and will get my wheels respoked. Feeling stupid.
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03-01-2008, 09:51 AM #1
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I'm SO blond
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03-01-2008, 10:19 AM #2
huh?
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Hmmm, wow. I never would have thought of that either.
Of course, I've really tried to forget all of that nasty chemistry stuff I was forced to take in college. 
I'll keep that in mind just in case. Sorry that happened to you but thanks for sharing it with the rest of us so we all can learn from it.
At least you have a good excuse to buy new bikey stuff.
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03-01-2008, 11:57 AM #3
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Wow! Yeah, I wouldn't have thought of it, either, but remember what those spa chemicals used to do to everything that was int he cupboard. Blech! X is right - new bike stuff is good!
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03-01-2008, 12:20 PM #4
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Can't you make bracelets out of the best of the old spokes?
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03-01-2008, 02:34 PM #5
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I don't see this as being a common problem as most people don't have a spa, hot tub, or pool.
I do have a room for my bikes, though.2008 Trek FX 7.2/Terry Cite X
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03-01-2008, 02:46 PM #6
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This is quiet pertinent to me, actually. I am housesitting right now (longish term), and the hot tub is in the living room, where my bike is also in the trainer!
(Have to say...love the hot tub in the living room...)
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03-01-2008, 05:49 PM #7
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Originally Posted by zencentury
Slight hijack - me too! It is supposed to be the, uh, guest room - but instead we have two bikes, bench, free weights, mats, exercise balls, TV & DVD player, fan.....oh yeah, and a sleep sofa "just in case".
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