Originally Posted by jo5iah
I've got 8sp DA brifters that have seen some rain (~500 miles of it), have a number of years on 'em, and have no problems. DA is meant to last; i wouldn't fret it.
I suppose a guy from Seattle has to be regarded as the ultimate authority on all things wet!
Come to think of it, the way I often ride in my commuting mode is with my hands over the brifters. I suppose I am partly protecting them as it is.