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Old 08-11-11 | 12:14 PM
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The drive train doesn't especially like the rain. It isn't the water, but the grime that winds up in the chain, being ground into the gears. Fenders help a little. But, what this ultimately means is you'll have to replace your chain a little sooner than you otherwise would have. Same goes for your cassette.

Wipe your bike down afterwards, and apply fresh chain lube after it dries.

Go a little bit slower, and plan on needing more stopping distance.
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