What size is your Portland tsl? Mine is a 56cm and I have always wondered if it looks too small for my 6 foot body, although it is fairly comfortable to ride. I got it on cs so I didn't have a choice on the size.
I use Boeshield T9 for chain, is that considered a wet lube? I have never been confident in my chain lubing strategy, after a short 10 mile ride chain is caked in black gunk that is impossible to get 100% clean with paper towels and degreaser.
I might hold off riding the Portland in wet conditions, but what about dry days? Will the dry salt still find its way into harmful places?
Even if I do ride in wet conditions it will be less than 2 miles a day because I will be on campus this year, will that make a difference in the long run or it just as bad as riding 10+miles/day in your opinion?