Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Winter season temperature range estimate for 06/07: -10C to -25C (14 to -13F)
Snow estimate: We've had a 30CM drop so far, but mostly snow falls from 3 to 6CM
One-way Kilometers: 10KM
Bike: 21Speed MTB
Conditions: Salt, slush and snow
Frame: Iron
Tires: Innovas 296 studs or so.
Part Replacements: one sets of brake pads, One chain and cassette per winter
parts used: Mud flaps!!!! This reduced the amount of grit on the chain. Fenders, of course.
Preventative *Twice* weekly: clean chain with degreaser/lube, then wipe excess
Preventative monthly: complete frame and parts cleanup - Cassette and chain soaked in degreaser for a couple hours, then complete cleaning of cassette. Wheels realigned.
Lubricants and cleaners: Park Tool Cyclone chain cleaner, Eco degreaser,finish line all weather lube.
This is the first winter which I've been cleaning so regularly, and I think I may not need to replace my cassette this year. That's the reason why I clean twice weekly. A dirty chain will "stretch" faster, therefore doing damage to the rear cassette. I'll see if it helped by winter's end.
Last edited by BenyBen; 02-20-07 at 12:40 PM.