Originally Posted by
surgeonstone
I disagree with thulsadoom. Salt will wreck havoc on an uncared for bike. When cleaned and lubed in a timely fashion it does great in anything. The proof? My backup bike I have had for 36 years of riding in all conditions and is steel and in perfect condition. My main bike and now exclusive ride for the past 8 years is still in pristine condition with original components. Care for it and it will last.
Sure, I suppose.
But for once I actually find myself in the vast majority as far as this topic goes. Most people who ride through the winter in a snow/salt area don't ride the same bike as they do in the summer. And its usually because the salt and winter conditions are hard on a bike.