Winterizing: Ti Muk 2 - Part 2

You might remember my post on maintenance a week or so ago on the Ti Muk 2. It's HERE in case you need a refresher. I was awaiting a chain to replace the severely rusted chain which was on the bike from last year. 

My good friend Ari sent over a couple of those zinc-coated Rustbuster chains and I used one to get the Ti Muk 2 going again. After measuring the old chain (48 outer links), I cut the new chain and used the included snap link to secure it on the Ti Muk's drive train. 

Then I stripped the chain with Finishline degreaser, dried it as best I could, and applied Stan's BioBased Wet Lube. I figured I'd give that a try since this bike is set to get me through the worst of Winter conditions. Sloppy slush being the worst as it usually is infused with the latest chemical sauce the City can afford to splooge onto our streets. 

Sheesh.... I remember sand and rock salt for Winter road treatments. Guess those were "the good old days", Ha!But this newer stew kills steel and chains are made of steel, so I went with the Rustbuster and wet lube hoping I'll get some mileage out of this chain before it to succumbs to the rust disease. 

After the chain had been installed and oiled up I went ahead and stuck some more sealant in the tires. Then I aired those up to around 8psi and left the bike to sit while the chain marinated in its Stan's Wet Lube. 

The next day I got out for a short test ride

Got that fancy Coroplast splash guard and a new chain giving the bike a new look.

I did some deep sand, I splooshed through a few water crossings, and I climbed the dike. Good test run! The chain pops with its zinc coating. The bike looks different with the Coroplast splash guard I made. Overall I am pleased with the bike again and it is good to go for another Winter of commuting