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I was dumb and rode in the snow, salt and rain this winter without cleaning my drive chain. Does it need complete replacement? : r/bikewrench
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Rusting bike chain. Rusting is the oxidation of iron, which forms iron oxide (orange). Iron oxide is brittle, so rusting can seriously damage componen Stock Photo - Alamy
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