I ride a comfort bike and about two weeks ago, I went out for my evening ride. Usually I go South, but this night I went North and found a rode that I have never been down. I took it. after 1/4 mile, the pavement ended and then it was flat dirt road with potholes filled with water. The road was wet, so there was a never ending dirt spray of the tires. I have always kept the bike clean and away from moisture on my rides, when possible. BUT this ride was different. The little kid in me said screw it! you are on the lightest bike you have ever owned, have fun. Towards the end of the road, I was trying to get dirty, hitting puddles, trying to jump them, doing peel outs, Oh what fun! It took awhile to clean up that mess, but I had so much fun!!! I think I need to start adding trail-riding to my journeys.