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Originally Posted by Kybosh
I winter biked one year (3/4 days per week; 50/50 roads and pathways) and I kinda hated it. Kudos to those who do it, but it's cold, sketchy, and dark with lots of cars. In addition, the drive train on my bike was completely destroyed after just one season. If you're going to do it, you'll need to wash your bike all the time to slow corrosion (it will still happen anyway).
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Usually have a winter bike and I try to avoid days with slush, it's the slush that kills the drivetrain. Most winter rides in Calgary are just cold, snow days are never as many as people think. Always squirt my drivetrain with water bottle in the lock up after a slushy ride, clean it at the car wash once a week, only cost a couple bucks, just don't spray directly into the bearings.