Nope, used new DT spokes, and nope, didn't ride with an umbrella. That was just to show it was raining. It did stop raining for a half hour or so during the ride though? Raining and cool this morning, so I am driving.....sigh. My Pearl Izumis need some down time, and nothing in my stable has fenders at the moment. Not any I'd ride in the rain anyhow.,,,,BD