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The frame is probably fine, but any bike that sat outside for over 6 years will need a full overhaul and it is likely that many of the steel parts like cables and chain will need to be replacedBicycles make local transportation much easier, over distances of less than 5 miles they can be much quicker than a car and far more economical
You should inspect a bike before every ride not only for safety reasons but to avoid being stranded miles from home Things you should look at: tires, drive train, brakes, wheel alignment The aluminum frame is most likely fine Its certain you'll need to lube the drive train and inflate the tires, although I wouldn't trust 6 year old tubes and tires for very long Rubber deteriorates over time even if you're not riding it.
Aluminium could fracture without warning especially as the bike has been neglected for so long -all rubbers would probably need replacing cables is it some sort of collectors item? If not and you are just using it on campus ditch it and get a new bike (from a dealer) nothing fancy maybe add a rack for your books
Simple all alloy including aluminium turns to talcum powder which left will go black this is when the metal is oxidisingIf the black is visible then scrap anything with it onHave rescued many old bikes so things such as cables, tyres, tubes and your chain should be replaced as these usually suffer, if you are lucky these might still workThe chain will often freeze into a memory so won't turn, if not oiled may need hacksawed offMost old bikes will reawaken with a few new or old replacement parts, also if will start to loosen with use so check it plus the bike will be desperately dry so to avoid component failure throw as much lubricant at it till it runs out and rejects itThe bike should only be sleeping so once wakened and sorted it will be as safe as you left it, though do check your brake blocks as these can split and perishSteel parts can be replaced with alloy or treated with Kurust which gives rust a modern black component lookHave just woken a twenty five year old bike, once rebuilt it runs like a new bike plus is now safe as it has had various items modernised, something recommended for older bikes.
