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can I ask where you mean?
Dry everything you can with paper towels or rags. WD40 I’d start with exposed steel and pivot points: chain, cassette, both derailleurs, cables. If they’re visibly wet with wd40 all over, that’s a good amount, you basically can’t overdo it at this point. If your chain is waxed you can forgoe this and just re-wax. Once you’ve soaked the parts, wipe them dry and re-lube the chain and derailleur hinges.
You’ll possibly have water pooled inside the bottom bracket, BB shell, freehub, hubs, pedals. Only certain way of getting it out is to do bearing services. WD40 will just break down existing grease, and might prevent rust from water but won’t prevent premature wear from lack of grease.
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Thanks all.
It sounds fine tbh, and I rode for 20k after.
I guess it’s the wheels and pedals I’m most worried about.
@Leshaches can I ask where you mean?
I’ve sprayed WD40 in the BB drainage hole, do you mean hubs / pedals / derailleur too?
Dunno how liberal is liberal.
@GoatandTricycle kind of a metaphorical river. Was actually a flooded underpass!