Subject should probably have a few people interested and confused. I was too when I learned what my body was capable of.
Apparently I have the PH balance of a pond in Chernobyl - because I rust bike components like no ones business.
The Skinny:
We all sweat. I sweat more than anyone I know in the entire world. I mean I soak through two towels on an hour trainer ride.
Its the nastiest thing about me. It is almost embarrassing. My fiance would leave me if we had to train side by side. Fortunately we share a kickr for now.
In that sweat is an unfathomably saltiness. Fe2O3 written all over this.
I have seized up two front derailleurs, 2 bottom brackets, 2 rear brakes and corroded my way through my original Garmin HRM.
This is even with keeping the fan on the bike to try and wick away some of the moisture. Dabbing everything dry with a new towel at the end of every trainer ride. My mechanics have even gone as far as using marine grade grease to try and stop this onslaught of rust and had little success.
Currently riding a Trek SC7.5 (2014) and wondering if this is just not the bike for me.
Doesn't help the fiance just got a Liv Avow with Di2 and I am quite jealous. Though is an upgrade the right move?
Anyone else had this problem?
If it helps sway opinions - my sponsor gets me 20% off Giant brands - though I would gladly pay full price for something that just wont seize up on me.
http://www.athlinks.com/athletes/208730390
Apparently I have the PH balance of a pond in Chernobyl - because I rust bike components like no ones business.
The Skinny:
We all sweat. I sweat more than anyone I know in the entire world. I mean I soak through two towels on an hour trainer ride.
Its the nastiest thing about me. It is almost embarrassing. My fiance would leave me if we had to train side by side. Fortunately we share a kickr for now.
In that sweat is an unfathomably saltiness. Fe2O3 written all over this.
I have seized up two front derailleurs, 2 bottom brackets, 2 rear brakes and corroded my way through my original Garmin HRM.
This is even with keeping the fan on the bike to try and wick away some of the moisture. Dabbing everything dry with a new towel at the end of every trainer ride. My mechanics have even gone as far as using marine grade grease to try and stop this onslaught of rust and had little success.
Currently riding a Trek SC7.5 (2014) and wondering if this is just not the bike for me.
Doesn't help the fiance just got a Liv Avow with Di2 and I am quite jealous. Though is an upgrade the right move?
Anyone else had this problem?
If it helps sway opinions - my sponsor gets me 20% off Giant brands - though I would gladly pay full price for something that just wont seize up on me.
http://www.athlinks.com/athletes/208730390