Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 12,286
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From: Lake Geneva, WI
Bikes: Ridley Helium SLX, Canyon Endurance SL, De Rosa Professional, Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra, Schwinn Paramount (1 painted, 1 chrome), Peugeot PX10, Serotta Nova X, Simoncini Cyclocross Special, Raleigh Roker, Pedal Force CG2 and CX2
I have a rain bike that I enjoy using. However all three of my active bikes get dirty and need clean-up every month, even if they haven't seen rain. Only my almost-new-condition 1974 Paramont looks good all the time.
I'd rather see my bikes dirty than to see them looking spotless due to a lack of use.