In your situation I would take it to the shop and ask them to check. It would suck to have a chain break or a brake cable snap

At least the shop can tell you what needs or dont need replacing. Having a bike sit outside is not good for the chain / cable.
If not, replace all the cables and the chain. If the derailleur looks good, just put some lube on there.
Originally Posted by
k3ifers
i can't help you with what to replace and not to hijack, but...
the bolt that keeps the crank arm to the chain wheel thing? i have no idea what the parts are called.
keeps coming loose. any idea what part i need to replace?

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This bolt? That is for the bottom bracket.
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