Originally Posted by
surgeonstone
No it will not ruin your bike. I have an expensive Merlin with Campy Record which I ride year round, snow, rain, salt, etc. I have had the bike for 8 years of this and it works as well as the day I bought it. Bikes are tough and made of tough matrials. More upkeep perhaps, but still very doable.
What is your clean up routine after a ride in the winter ?